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How Fifa lost control and made the World Cup a rip-off for fans

SPECIAL REPORT: While the Fifa president Gianni Infantino boasts about how the US commercialisation of sport is ‘reaching different levels’, fans are left to pay the exorbitant cost of this World Cup. ‘It’s a lesson in how to suck the joy out of it.’ By Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK · May 8

Major change for fans announced ahead of Carabao Cup final at Wembley

Safe standing rail seats will be used for the first time at this month’s Carabao Cup final at Wembley. An additional 10,000 licensed standing seats were installed at Wembley over the winter. It has now been confirmed that they will be used when Arsenal face Manchester City on 22 March.…

The Independent UK · Mar 10

The Premier League’s ‘existential moment’ and how fans aim to force change

‘STOP EXPLOITING LOYALTY’: Football supporters have grown increasingly restless with Premier League clubs eager to profit from their emotional connection but, as Miguel Delaney illustrates, this season has seen widespread protests to spark change in a bid to salvage fan culture in stadiums

The Independent UK · May 27, 2025

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‘Can’t start a fire’: Why England fans at Euros are channelling Springsteen

Singing the praises of Phil Foden to Dancing In The Dark has become the go-to tune for England fans in Germany

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2024

Exciting Newcastle summer stadium plan could be 'just the start' amid Borussia Dortmund 'dream'

Newcastle United will install a safe standing section before the start of next season and ChronicleLive has looked at how it could help boost the atmosphere at St James' Park

Chronicle Live · Apr 11, 2023

World Cup: Tickets for England vs France showdown sell for £10,000

The Anglo-French fixture has become the Gulf state’s hottest show

Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2022

London football fans to splurge £92m in World Cup weekend bonanza ahead of England game

Football fans in London are set to boost pubs and bars as England take on Senegal

Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2022

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Declan Rice: England hope to deliver ‘best Christmas present’ with World Cup win

Fans in Qatar have been advised to remain ‘vigilant’ and avoid using touts to secure a spot in the stadium for the game against Senegal.

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022

England fans advised to be ‘vigilant’ buying last-minute World Cup tickets

The Football Supporters’ Association urged people to use official routes to protect themselves from losing out and being denied entry.

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022

'A sensitive issue' - Newcastle have potential stadium and FFP solution but talks planned first

Newcastle United are exploring ways to boost commercial revenues and ChronicleLive has taken a look at naming rights at St James' Park and the club's plan to consult supporters

Chronicle Live · Nov 15, 2022

Newcastle United news as Rio Ferdinand gives Callum Wilson World Cup verdict

All the latest Newcastle United headlines as Rio Ferdinand gives Callum Wilson World Cup verdict and Alan Shearer backs calls for major rule change after incident in Magpies win

Chronicle Live · Nov 1, 2022

'Deathly silent' - Everything changes at Newcastle as players get emotional at training ground

Newcastle United are flying in fourth place and ChronicleLive has looked at what Eddie Howe and his staff have changed at the club ahead of the first anniversary of their appointment

Chronicle Live · Nov 1, 2022

Wor Flags' display against Brentford celebrates the Newcastle United takeover

Newcastle United took on Brentford at St James' Park and fans marked the first year on the current ownership

Chronicle Live · Oct 8, 2022

Wor Flags' rallying call to the Gallowgate as they look to do their biggest display yet

Newcastle United's game against Brentford is set to see a Wor Flags display like never before

Chronicle Live · Oct 7, 2022

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Chronicle Live · Apr 14, 2022

Newcastle United co-owner's gesture to fans is a 'symbol' of how far the club have come

Mehrdad Ghodoussi flew a flag before the Wolves game that was left in his seat - much to the joy of Newcastle United fans

Chronicle Live · Apr 13, 2022

Flags at Newcastle United matches are paid for by fans, please don't take them home with you

A small minority of supporters were spotted taking fan-funded flags home with them after Newcastle beat Wolves at St James' Park

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