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Helping supporters achieve formal structured involvement in their clubs and associations, and developing member ownership of football clubs - since 2007 SD Europe is an organisation that assists democratic supporters’ groups in achieving formal structured involvement in their clubs and associations, and developing member ownership of football clubs.
Established in 2007 with support from UEFA, we also advise clubs on their ownership and governance structure and works with football governing bodies, leagues, UEFA, and European institutions.
Currently, we are active in over 35 European countries and is responsible for the implementation of the Supporter Liaison Officer requirement (Art. 35, UEFA Club Licensing and Financial Fair Play Regulations).
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facebook.comAn inclusive ownership structure (50+1) and the presence of SLOs are two key factors behind full stadiums in Germany, according to Il Romanista...
Where do fans sit in Israeli sport today? What can be improved? Shay Golub, one of 'our own' is interviewed and portrays Israeli football through the eyes of the fans. A quick read about the struggle of Israfans - היציע ארגון האוהדים in the past decade to improve the way Israeli sport is governed, encourage supporter involvement in the decision-making and ensure that fans are acknowledged as equal stakeholders.
Córdoba CF's struggles are well documented but there is another football possible in Spain. "The stadiums are filled with people that own the club. For the first time, they are the ones making decisions at assemblies. They elect their leaders." Google Translate will help with the rest!
"Good governance will help ensuring that the benefits of sport can be enjoyed by everyone.” - Council of Europe Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland, as works begins on an MOU with FIFA.
Is China's influence in football all that it seems? This Yutang Sports article suggests otherwise... "Some of the deals are not only irrational, but also not in line with China’s recent policy, or even have hurt the international image of the country."
Explainer: Sell-on clauses, training compensation, solidarity payments... and how they all contribute to grassroots football. A useful summary from @laurasportslaw!
The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) has announced a partnership with crowdfunding firm Cutting Edge Capital that will support the development of fan-owned clubs in the US. NISA co-founder Peter Wilt: "This initiative will connect these clubs with the fabric of their community, build a foundation of support and ensure they never leave for a different city.”
To engage with and retain volunteers, it's essential to ask what your volunteers would like to learn, enjoy and understand! Mandy James, Volunteering Matters: "We’d like to see everyone involved in organising volunteers offer opportunities based far more on the needs and interests of potential volunteers, rather than on the needs of the organisation managing them."
The latest SD Europe news briefing landed in inboxes earlier this week. Sign up for monthly updates by clicking the ‘Newsletter’ tab right here on Facebook 👈🏻
What is 50+1? A nice explainer from the Bundesliga... “Private investors cannot take over clubs and potentially push through measures that prioritise profit over the wishes of supporters. The ruling simultaneously protects against reckless owners and safeguards the democratic customs of German clubs.”
SLO coordinators from across Europe attended UEFA's 2017 SLO workshop in Vienna last month. Read our summary of the sessions and discussions below!
“Supporters are important football stakeholders and listening to fans' interests – as emphasised by the UEFA President, Aleksander Čeferin – is vital for the good of the game in Europe," said Aleš Zavrl, UEFA’s head of club licensing, at the 2017 SLO workshop in Vienna last month. For more detail, see the full report over on UEFA's website.
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