US prosecutors investigate FIFA over World Cup ticket pricing and fan complaints at MetLife Stadium
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Christopher Bucktin
3d ago· 4 min readenNews
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Summary
FIFA is under investigation by the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey after fans accused the organization of misleading ticket buyers and driving up prices for World Cup matches at New York's MetLife Stadium. Subpoenas have been issued demanding documents from FIFA, following complaints from supporters who claim they were deceived about the seats they purchased for England's World Cup clash at the venue.
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Many claim they were deceived about the seats they were buying.
FIFA is facing an investigation in the US after fans accused organisers of misleading ticket buyers and fuelling sky-high prices for World Cup matches at New York's MetLife Stadium.
FIFA is facing an investigation in the US after fans accused organisers of misleading ticket buyers and fuelling sky-high prices for World Cup matches at New York’s MetLife Stadium
