Football fans file complaint over World Cup ticket prices
Football Supporters Europe (FSE) has filed a formal complaint against Fifa over "excessive ticket prices" at this summer's World Cup. FSE, along with Euroconsumers, said Fifa has "abused its monopoly position" in setting prices for the tournament, which begins on 11 June.
In December, Fifa introduced a small number of "more affordable" $60 (£45) tickets for all 104 matches following widespread criticism of its pricing structure. FSE has called on Fifa to abandon dynamic pricing and freeze prices for the April release of tickets. It also demanded greater transparency for fans when purchasing tickets, with at least 48-hour notice of availability in each category. The complaint by FSE and Euroconsumers to the European Commission says Fifa has taken advantage of its position "to impose excessive ticket prices and opaque and unfair purchasing conditions and processes on European fans".
FSE and Euroconsumers alleged "six specific abuses" of Fifa's position, including accusing Fifa of bait advertising with its later release of cheaper tickets "so scarce" that it advertised a price "not genuinely available". BBC Sport has contacted Fifa for comment.
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Football Supporters Europe has filed a complaint against Fifa regarding the upcoming World Cup. The group alleges that Fifa has abused its monopoly - but what does this mean for fans?
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