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FIFA: Destroying Football Since 1904

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FIFA really is that much much of a scam that I can almost believe that the last World Cup was fixed for a Mbappe v Messi final. It’s an utterly ludicrous concept but I can’t help thinking it’s feasible.
 
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Probably just Trump putting a bit of pressure on Infantino to ensure his favourite player will be present for the entire tournament. And Infantino bending over, of course.

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Robbo said:
Probably just Trump putting a bit of pressure on Infantino to ensure his favourite player will be present for the entire tournament. And Infantino bending over, of course.

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Sponsors and broadcasters aswell. Lets not pretend this is anything new. This goes back to the original ronaldo (probably further). They are the stars and what people want to see.
 
Good idea, but as always they will find a way to fudge it up and annoy fans at every opportunity.
 
I don't think they should have VAR for corners unless they can fully automate the 'crossing the byline or not' part. Then that bit, yes.

But I'd be happy for the VAR in the booth man to prompt a correction in the earpiece of the onfield ref if he clearly sees he's got it wrong. Plenty enough time while the players fanny around before a corner or goal kick to switch the call
 
Supporters hoping to attend next year's World Cup final face paying vast prices, with tickets in the 'supporter value tier' starting at £3,119 ($4,185).

Fans' group Football Supporters Europe has said it is "astonished" by Fifa's "extortionate" pricing policy.

The high prices for group games and the final have been leaking out on Thursday as Fifa informs national associations of their allocations.

It means the price of the cheapest ticket for Fifa's showpiece event has increased almost sevenfold compared with the 2022 World Cup. The lowest-priced tickets on open sale in Qatar were £450.

BBC Sport understands tickets for the 'supporters standard tier' are £4,162 ($5,560), compared with £747 in 2022.

'Supporters premium tier' is £6,615 ($8,860), with the same band £1,197 at the Lusail Stadium three years ago.

FSE has demanded that ticket sales should be halted immediately, adding that tickets not being available in the cheapest category is "a monumental betrayal of the tradition of the World Cup, ignoring the contribution of supporters to the spectacle it is".

The third ticket ballot begins on Thursday afternoon. On Monday, members of national supporters' clubs will get the chance to enter a random draw for individual games, or to follow their team through to the final.

In a departure from recent tournaments, group stage games are being priced based on their attractiveness, rather than at a flat rate.

In Qatar, group stage fixtures had set prices of £68.50, £164.50 and £219.

Yet for England's opening match against Croatia on 17 June, tickets cost £198, £373 or £523.

There are no category four tickets available to fans, though this was also the case in 2022 when they were reserved exclusively for residents of Qatar.
 
markysimmo said:
Supporters hoping to attend next year's World Cup final face paying vast prices, with tickets in the 'supporter value tier' starting at £3,119 ($4,185).

Fans' group Football Supporters Europe has said it is "astonished" by Fifa's "extortionate" pricing policy.

The high prices for group games and the final have been leaking out on Thursday as Fifa informs national associations of their allocations.

It means the price of the cheapest ticket for Fifa's showpiece event has increased almost sevenfold compared with the 2022 World Cup. The lowest-priced tickets on open sale in Qatar were £450.

BBC Sport understands tickets for the 'supporters standard tier' are £4,162 ($5,560), compared with £747 in 2022.

'Supporters premium tier' is £6,615 ($8,860), with the same band £1,197 at the Lusail Stadium three years ago.

FSE has demanded that ticket sales should be halted immediately, adding that tickets not being available in the cheapest category is "a monumental betrayal of the tradition of the World Cup, ignoring the contribution of supporters to the spectacle it is".

The third ticket ballot begins on Thursday afternoon. On Monday, members of national supporters' clubs will get the chance to enter a random draw for individual games, or to follow their team through to the final.

In a departure from recent tournaments, group stage games are being priced based on their attractiveness, rather than at a flat rate.

In Qatar, group stage fixtures had set prices of £68.50, £164.50 and £219.

Yet for England's opening match against Croatia on 17 June, tickets cost £198, £373 or £523.

There are no category four tickets available to fans, though this was also the case in 2022 when they were reserved exclusively for residents of Qatar.
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The correct price of a ticket is the highest price at which they all sell.
 
scaramanga said:
The correct price of a ticket is the highest price at which they all sell.
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From a purely business perspective, you’re correct. But, morally and when it comes to football, you’re wrong.

The World Cup final will attract event junkies, many of whom are minted. They’ll have little interest in the actual sport or game but they’ll be at a World Cup final. Is it right that those people will get tickets over people who’ve likely supported their country for years and through qualifying?
 
DeanoAustin said:
From a purely business perspective, you’re correct. But, morally and when it comes to football, you’re wrong.

The World Cup final will attract event junkies, many of whom are minted. They’ll have little interest in the actual sport or game but they’ll be at a World Cup final. Is it right that those people will get tickets over people who’ve likely supported their country for years and through qualifying?
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Half the crowd there to be seen, the rest for the half time performance extravaganza.
 
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