Ticket-holders locked out of Khalifa Stadium before Australia face Japan in Asian Cup final in Qatar.

Fans at BMO Field Can Use Text-Messaging for Assistance. BMO Field is using GuestAssist spectator communication system to provide a safe, secure experience for supporters of Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC.

For a club with the global fan base with which Manchester United are blest, player promotion and constant streams of relevant information are crucial.

The finalists have done everything to stand apart from the pack, submitting their detailed plans on local transport, security and the venues. They’re also trying a new tactic this time round: recruiting online supporters on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter to show the stodgy Fifa chiefs they are the most worthy choice.

I AM PLAYR; the first game to let you experience the life of a footballer, through the eyes of a footballer.

Major League Soccer is close to developing a formal policy to address away ticket sales. And the new policy will allow teams to sell more than the current limit of 150 tickets to fans of visiting teams.

Major League Soccer hopes fans come to its new online fantasy soccer game for kicks and turn into even bigger lovers of the global sport.

MLS and partner Big Lead Sports are increasing marketing for the newly launched “Pro Soccer Picks”, which asks players to select winners or who will score goals in each day’s matchups, in the run-up to the MLS Cup final on November 21.

npower and The Football League have announced the launch of ‘Home Town Heroes,’ a new community initiative that aims to put the power into the hands of the fans.

Manchester United’s global popularity shows no signs of wilting after they celebrating gaing their 4 millionth ‘fan’ on facebook this morning.

Pete Atherton, managing director of The Next Door, argues that falling season ticket sales and activist fan groups highlight the need for football clubs to develop effective CRM programmes.

Football brands in many ways transcend the normal relationship that consumers have with a product or service.