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FIFA Defends World Cup Ticket Prices Amid Fan Uproar
30 Dec
Summary
- FIFA President Infantino defended high ticket prices citing immense demand.
- FIFA received 150 million ticket requests in 15 days for the World Cup.
- FIFA announced Dubai will host the Best Awards ceremony next year.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the substantial ticket prices for the upcoming World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Despite widespread criticism on social media, Infantino pointed to the overwhelming demand as justification. He revealed that in a mere 15 days, FIFA received an astonishing 150 million ticket requests, a figure that dwarfs the total tickets sold throughout the World Cup's nearly 100-year history.
Infantino stated that fans from the USA, Germany, and the United Kingdom showed the most interest in purchasing tickets. He also stressed that the significant revenues generated from ticket sales are crucial for the development of football globally, supporting initiatives in approximately 150 countries.
In related news, FIFA has chosen Dubai to host its prestigious Best Awards ceremony next year. This event honors the best players, coaches, and teams, with voting participation from fans, media, captains, and coaches. The announcement was made at the World Sports Summit in Dubai.
