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Gianni Infantino reiterates World Cup ticket stance and makes bold college claim
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Gianni Infantino reiterates World Cup ticket stance and makes bold college claim

The Independent·Press Association Sport Staff·26 days ago
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has again defended high ticket prices for this summer’s World Cup and insisted it is more expensive to attend a college game in the United States. During an appearance at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills , Infantino addressed the criticism directed at the world governing body over the prices set for the tournament and the adoption of dynamic pricing. Football Supporters Europe (FSE) and Euroconsumers have already lodged complaints with the European Commission after it emerged fans who are part of national-team travel clubs and loyalty schemes were given an initial cheapest ticket for the final of more than £3,000. More recently, FIFA’s World Cup resale website last week advertised four tickets to the final for $2.3million each and whilst FIFA does not control the asking price, it would take a 15 per cent purchase fee from each buyer and a 15 per cent resale fee from each seller.…

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