Argentinian supporters protested Friday with the Argentinian football association (AFA). They complain of having access only to tickets to the black market and for an amount greater than $ 4,000.
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Argentinian supporters organized a day of protest, Friday, December 16, in front of a hotel in Doha, in Qatar, where members of the Argentinian football association (AFA) stay to find them to find tickets For the World Cup final against France on Sunday. These supporters complain of having access only to places in the black market and for an amount greater than 4,000 dollars (around 3,770 euros).
For the second consecutive day, dozens of Albiceleste fans gathered in front of the hotel where the AFA delegation went down. The atmosphere was a little tense the day before between supporters and officials, some fans brandishing signs on which was written “AFA, give us tickets”. Members of the Federation had finally agreed to meet a delegation of three supporters.
The Lusail stadium, where the final will be played, can accommodate just over 88,900 spectators. More than 30,000 Argentines would be in Qatar, many of which have taken out loans to attend this World Cup. 2>
Tickets most expensive at 14,000 dollars
Tickets for the final worth 750 dollars are more than $ 4,000 at the black market. And the most expensive tickets, the official rate of which has been set at $ 5,850 (5,520 euros), according to FIFA, are offered at more than $ 14,000 (13,200 euros).
Roberto Bascur, 53, present in Qatar since the start of the World Cup, told Agency France-Presse (AFP) having bought tickets by unofficial tracks for each match of Argentina. “Anyone who sold places near the stadiums had at least fifteen to twenty in his possession,” he said.
Cintia Echanis, 51, believes that supporters just want to buy tickets at the official price. “We don’t want any problems, what we just want as an argentines is to have the chance to encourage our team again,” she said. For the time being, the Argentine Federation has not made any statement on the subject.
On the side of France, at least 6,000 supporters are expected on Sunday at the Lusail stadium to support the Blues, according to the French Football Federation.