FANS of the Prem's seven European clubs will be allowed to stand at Uefa games this season.
Uefa's ruling executive committee is understood to have agreed to a one season standing “trial” for English, German and French clubs.
The Government confirmed last month that the successful “safe standing” trial at Spurs, Chelsea and Manchester United would be rolled out across the professional game for this season.
That had only applied to domestic matches, with Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham expected to have to revert to all-seater arenas for their Champions League matches, with similar restrictions for United and Arsenal in the Europa League and West Ham in the Conference League.
But the change of heart by Uefa chiefs will allow those fans who have standing tickets to continue to utilise those sections for Euro games.
The Prem seven will also be allowed to offer standing tickets for visiting fans, with Uefa initially restricting the change to the three major nations where standing is currently permitted.
But it seems likely that a similar change will be introduced for international team matches as well if the trial is judged a success, potentially seeing some fans allowed to stand at the 2024 European Championships in Germany.
Safe standing will be rolled out at eligible and willing Premier League and Championship clubs this season.
Brentford, QPR and Wolves will introduce it soon, with Wembley Stadium also planning to offer it for domestic matches later in the campaign.
Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries said: “We are not reintroducing terraces and only clubs which meet strict safety criteria will be permitted.
“Thanks to a robust trial, thorough evidence and modern engineering, we are now ready to allow standing once again in our grounds.”
Participating clubs will need enhanced use of CCTV, improved steward training and fans being strictly limited to "one person, one space".
They are also required to engage with fans as part of their application process.
badwiz29
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abeg please who this news help The Afs are trying to update us on every football related issues but the problem still remains who this news help 🆘
Echee27
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Because they are the current winners of the Champions league in the Premier league
ok
Gunners4ever❤
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Chelsea is use less
Just like visitors[Crylaugh] I agree with you though
Peebdikty
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fuhlmorsy
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the chief him self will never stand up
Hukdempst
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Chelsea is use less
Kinoswald
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AF is not serious,.. why using Chelsea picture to demonstrate,..is it only Chelsea that will be participating in UCL
Because they are the current winners of the Champions league in the Premier league
Echee27
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AF is not serious,.. why using Chelsea picture to demonstrate,..is it only Chelsea that will be participating in UCL
guru-zenan
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United fans automatically sit while they were playing at UCL or EPL.. you know the reason.. even they get out from the stadium sometimes.... again u know what that means too😁🤪😁
Katumi
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Lol..most people stand to watch matches at pubs..bars and viewing centers anyways UEFA just getting woke?
fourthorty430
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Great news for the less privileged coz i believe the standing would be lesser than the sitting...
Husdeiklst
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also those watching it on tvs
Roobs67
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why would u pay to stand?
hutikmptz
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how
dengchanjr
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this is injustice