UEFA Under Fire for Inadequate Ticket Allocation in Europa League Final

The Football Supporters Europe (FSE) has taken aim at UEFA for what they perceive to be a lackluster ticket allocation for the upcoming Europa League Final in Dublin. With only 12,000 tickets each being allocated to potential finalists Liverpool and West Ham, representing just half of the Aviva Stadium’s capacity, the FSE has called on UEFA to rethink their decision and prioritize fans.

The initial allocation of tickets, priced at £34, has been deemed insufficient by the FSE, who are pushing for a higher percentage of tickets to be made available to supporters of the competing teams. In comparison, the Champions League Final at Wembley will see each finalist club receive 25,000 seats, with an additional 10,000 seats up for general sale.

The FSE has highlighted the disparity in ticket allocations across different European finals and has accused UEFA of fueling a black market for tickets. They are demanding a consistent approach across all finals, with at least 66 percent of tickets to be reserved for fans of the teams involved.

Ronan Evain, the executive director of FSE, has expressed disappointment with UEFA’s ticketing policy and has urged the governing body to reconsider their allocation for the Europa League Final. UEFA’s general secretary, Theodore Theodoridis, had previously raised concerns about the potential for fans without tickets to overrun Dublin, leading to considerations of alternative venues for public screenings.

In conclusion, the FSE is calling for UEFA to increase club allocations and prioritize fans of competing teams to prevent black market ticket activity. They are advocating for a fair and consistent approach to ticket distribution across all European finals.