"Fans' voices must be heard" (Gianni Infantino, UEFA)

"Fans are the reason football exists at all, your voice has to be heard and fans have to help shape football's future. UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) is proud to have established a dialogue with your representatives," said Gianni Infantino, UEFA's General Secretary at the FSE's (Football Supporters Europe) annual conference, at the Amsterdam ArenA on the 19/07/2013.

Infantino spoke about several topics, including supporters investing in clubs. "At a time when the global crisis and the lack of financial discipline are threatening the very survival of many football clubs, supporter involvement offers a credible, sustainable alternative to the current model of club ownership and governance."

"UEFA shares fans concerns that increased ticket prices in the current economic climate are making attending matches unaffordable for many, particularly families...Following consultation with the FSE, we have introduced a new more affordable category of ticket for the UEFA Champions League, with 22% of tickets available in this price category."

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