American Zohran Mamdani, the new mayor of New York, has criticized the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) over rising ticket prices. He expressed concern that such prices make matches inaccessible to many fans, which contradicts the spirit of the sport. According to the mayor, football should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation. Mamdani called on FIFA to review its ticket pricing policy and make tournaments more accessible to the general public.
New York Mayor Criticizes FIFA Over High Ticket Prices
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has criticized FIFA for rising ticket prices, stating they make the sport inaccessible to fans and calling for a pricing review.