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England World Cup tickets are being offered for over £9,000 on a site associated with Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly.
Vivid Seats, the ticket resale platform that has previously faced scrutiny from the Premier League, is listing England World Cup tickets at exorbitant prices.
England World Cup tickets are being offered for over £9,000
This is on a site linked to Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly
Category Three tickets for England's group stage match against Croatia on June 17 are priced at up to £9,753.
These same tickets are being sold to fans at a face value of £198 – already a considerable increase from the original price in Qatar.
This means Vivid, where Boehly is listed as a director and investor, is offering tickets with an astounding 4,826 percent markup on the face value.
Reselling tickets above face value is permitted in both the United States and Canada.
Vivid has been selling Category 3 tickets ranging from £533 to £9,753.
Earlier this year, the Premier League reached out to Chelsea, the club in which Boehly holds a 13 percent stake, to inquire about their connection with ticket resale platforms.
Vivid is labeled as an “unauthorized ticket seller” by the Premier League, which led to backlash from Chelsea fans directed at Boehly last season.
Chelsea has initiated its own ticket exchange for the World Cup, allowing fans to buy and sell tickets above face value and urging supporters to utilize this platform instead of sites like Vivid.
Fans are already frustrated with the ticket prices for next summer’s World Cup across Mexico, Canada, and the United States.
Football Supporters Europe has criticized FIFA for a “monumental betrayal” of fans.
Representatives for Boehly were contacted for a statement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are England World Cup tickets so expensive?
The prices are significantly inflated due to the resale market, with some tickets being listed for over £9,000, which is a massive markup compared to their face value.
Is it legal to resell tickets at higher prices?
Yes, reselling tickets above face value is legal in both the United States and Canada.
What has the Premier League said about Vivid Seats?
The Premier League has described Vivid Seats as an “unauthorized ticket seller” and has expressed concerns about their relationship with Chelsea.
How are fans reacting to the ticket prices?
Fans are outraged by the inflated prices and have accused FIFA of betraying their interests, leading to widespread discontent.
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