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Fight against Scudamore's game 39 still not won, warns fans' group

The Football Supporters' Federation have welcomed Sepp Blatter's opposition towards plans to hold Premier League matches overseas - but fear the proposal may still get the go-ahead.

The FSF launched a campaign called 'NO TO GAM£ 39' in the wake of last week's announcement that an "international round" of top-flight matches was in the pipeline.

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FIFA president Blatter last night delivered the biggest blow yet to the Premier League's proposals by revealing his determination to block them.

An FSF statement today read: "While Blatter's statement is welcome, this doesn't mean the danger of the Premier League pressing ahead has passed. Supporters need to keep the pressure up.

"We confirm that we'll be proceeding with next week's campaign meetings around England."

FSF chairman Malcolm Clarke added: "We might have gone one up 10 minutes into the game, but there's still a long way to go. We'll be fighting right to the final whistle.

"We can't afford to be complacent or think this proposal is off the table."

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