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Starmer slams Fifa over ‘unacceptable’ World Cup ticket prices as he urges action to stop fans being ‘ripped off’

The Independent·George Thompson·3 days ago
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Sir Keir Starmer has condemned Fifa over World Cup ticket prices , branding the situation "unacceptable" and urging the football governing body to ensure fans are not being "ripped off". The Prime Minister’s intervention follows widespread complaints from supporters who claim they were misled about seat locations and that Fifa’s public statements and ticket releases have contributed to soaring costs. Concerns about fan exploitation have also prompted the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey to demand answers from Fifa. They allege the organisation has been "artificially inflating prices" and "misleading fans" regarding match ticket sales. Speaking to The Sun, Sir Keir emphasised the primacy of supporters. "Football fans should come first, that’s why I’m urging Fifa to take action to ensure people buying World Cup tickets are not ripped off," he stated. "In less than a fortnight, thousands of passionate supporters will be making their way to the US, Canada and Mexico to cheer on England and Scotland.…

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