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- Daily Mail
Tickets for Chelsea vs Fluminense slashed to less than the price of a beer as FIFA seek to avoid empty seats at Club World Cup semi-final
Football fans wanting to head to MetLife Stadium for Chelsea 's Club World Cup semi-final against Fluminense on Tuesday can now snap up tickets for less than the cost of a beer at the ground. Prices for standard admission to the match were slashed to just $13.40 (£10.50) on Saturday, a fraction of the $473.90 (£373) that fans were being asked to pay less than three days earlier. It means supporters could pay less for a ticket than for a pint of beer at MetLife, where a cold one can set you back $14 (£11). The dramatic price drop comes as FIFA battles to avoid swathes of empty seats at the newly expanded Club World Cup in the United States. The tournament, being held for the first time in its new 32-team format, has seen fluctuating crowds, with some group games witnessing tens of thousands of empty seats despite heavy promotion. MetLife has already hosted five matches at this summer's tournament with widely varying attendances. While 76,611 fans packed in to watch Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund on Saturday — the biggest attendance of the Club World Cup so far — other fixtures have struggled to draw similar crowds, with figures including 35,179 (Palmeiras vs Al Ahly), 39,893 (Porto vs Al Ahly), 34,736 (Fluminense vs Dortmund) and 29,321 (Fluminense vs Ulsan). Tuesday's semi-final will be the sixth of nine matches to be staged at MetLife during the tournament, with FIFA keen to ensure a strong turnout. To boost attendances, FIFA has employed a dynamic pricing model, resulting in ticket prices swinging wildly in the build-up to matches. Prices for Chelsea's clash with Fluminense initially remained high but tumbled sharply over the weekend, while tickets in the lower ring — typically among the most expensive — also dropped to around $44.60 (£35) for the game. In a further effort to improve attendance, FIFA volunteers were offered complimentary tickets for quarter-final matches last week, despite some being told earlier that free entry would not be available. The pricing strategy has left some early buyers frustrated, with fans who purchased tickets at the original high prices now seeing seats available for as little as three per cent of what they paid. FIFA has not confirmed whether those who bought tickets earlier at inflated prices will receive any refund or discount. Despite the challenges, the recent round of fixtures has seen an uptick in crowds, with Chelsea's quarter-final win over Palmeiras nearly selling out Lincoln Financial Field, and PSG's victory over Bayern Munich drawing close to 67,000 fans in Atlanta. FIFA is under pressure to demonstrate the tournament's viability to clubs, broadcasters and sponsors ahead of future editions, with president Gianni Infantino keen to position the expanded Club World Cup as a major fixture on the football calendar. The governing body has invested heavily in promoting the Club World Cup, including a substantial marketing budget in the US, and is planning to use a similar dynamic pricing model for next summer's men's World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Lionel Messi decision defended by Inter Miami boss amid strange criticism
Lionel Messi starred in Inter Miami's win over Montreal as they return to action in Major League soccer but Javier Mascherano saw a choice questioned on Saturday evening Javier Mascherano was in the rare position of being forced to defend his decision to play Lionel Messi. The Inter Miami boss allowed the Argetina star to complete 90 minutes in a comfortable win over Montreal. Mascherano 's side secured a significant advantage when Messi scored his second goal of the game to make the score 4-1 in Canada. The MLS giants were unable to increase the scoreline as they earned three points on their return from Club World Cup action where they failed to make it past Paris Saint-Germain in the last-16 of the tournament. And former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder Mascherano was asked why he persisted with Messi, 38, on the field rather than taking the opportunity to manage his minutes on Saturday evening. The 41-year-old offered some simple reasoning. "We have to understand that Leo is happiest when he's playing football," Mascherano said. "Every time he's fit, he's going to want to play - and we're going to let him. "He gives us a huge advantage when he's on the pitch, and of course, we want to make the most of it." Mascherano did concede that his team had a hectic fixture list coming up as they face New England Revolution, Nashville, FC Cincinnati and New York Red Bulls in the space of 10 days. And that was why the coach was pleased to claim a victory over Montreal. "We have consecutive games coming up, and we'll need every player ready. Whoever gets the chance has to be prepared," he said. 'This was an important match - Montreal was coming in with good momentum, but our team rose to the occasion." Messi's presence for away games has formed a major talking point since he arrived in MLS from PSG. The contender for the title of best player ever has proven a major draw for the league across all quarters, such is his profile. Montreal sold out the Stade Saputo for the visit of Inter Miami, and there was no shortage of pink kits worn by supporters in the stands. The no unfamiliar occurence has some benefit for Mascherano's side. 'I don't want to overanalyze it," he said. "We're very lucky - when we play away, most of the crowd comes to see Messi, and a lot of them are actually fans of his. They usually try to support him, and that's something we don't take for granted," he said.
Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Stunning DAZN presenter sparks controversy over her outfit during Club World Cup broadcast
A DAZN presenter has come in for criticism on social media after fans took exception to the outfit she posted on Instagram. Eleonora Incardona, 34, gave numerous striking poses in a striped cream suit that was complete with a matching bra as she prepared for television coverage of PSG 's semi-final against Bayern Munich at Camping World Stadium in Orland, Florida. Taking to Instagram on Saturday afternoon, she wrote: 'Bye bye Orlando. Heading to New York City '. Another picture showed her smiling alongside Ainhoa Perez, who has become a familiar face on DAZN for their coverage of LaLiga. Reacting to Incardona's post, detractors criticised what they perceived to be as an unprofessional appearance from the Italian. One user wrote: 'I remember your recent interview where you said you are tired of being judged just because of your physical appearance. 'Of course if you show up to the pitch wearing a bra'. A second added: '[You're] working not at the beach. Out of place.' A third commented: 'You're one of the reasons why this competition is worth following'. While the Club World Cup has come in for criticism for being hosted during the middle of summer in the United States, Incardona has gone viral throughout the tournament. She was in Miami for Inter Miami's game against Egyptian side Al Ahly at the Hard Rock Stadium on the opening weekend of the event. The next day, and almost 3,000 miles away from Miami, the 34-year-old was at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, to cover Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain against Atletico Madrid. There was more excitement for Incardona there, with PSG thrashing their Spanish rivals 4-0 in the blazing California sunshine. She first went viral Inter game in February after opting for a racy outfit when they faced fierce Serie A rivals Juventus.
