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Topics: Tottenham Hotspur, Europa League, UEFA, Football
Alex Brotherton
Tottenham Hotspur were reportedly one of three clubs that opposed a major UEFA rule change that will affect several Premier League sides this season.
UEFA have made plenty of changes to the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League this season, most notably switching out the group stages for 36-team league phases.
The changes mean sides in the Champions League and Europa League will each play eight different opponents, while Conference League teams will face six before the knockout stages.
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Another significant change won't impact the players on the pitch, rather the supporters in the stands.
Ahead of the European competitions beginning next month, UEFA have lowered the maximum amount that away supporters can be charged for match tickets.
This week UEFA announced that away tickets prices in the Champions League this season will be capped at €60 (£50), while away fans in the Europa League and Conference League cannot be charged more than €40 and €20 respectively.
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Next season those prices will drop further, with a €50 cap introduced in the Champions League and a €35 cap in the Europa League.
While it's good news for supporters, not all clubs will be happy with the change.
According to The Telegraph, Tottenham objected the lowering the amount they can charge visiting fans in the Europa League this season. There are reportedly two other clubs that were against the proposals.
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The report claims that Spurs raised objections to the price caps, although it is unclear whether they formally voted against or in favour of the changes.
Tottenham declined to comment on the matter when contacted by SPORTbible.
Tottenham’s director of football administration and governance, Rebecca Caplehorn, is a member of the European Club Competitions Committee, which endorsed the reduction in maximum ticket prices.
Tottenham fans have already voiced their anger at the club's decision to scrap senior season tickets from the start of next season.
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Tottenham will host Qarabag, Alkmaar, Roma and Elfsborg in the Europa League this season while travelling abroad to face Ferencvaros, Galatasaray, Rangers and Hoffenheim.