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FIFA president Gianni Infantino takes random shot at college football
TL;DR
FIFA president Gianni Infantino criticized the narrative around World Cup ticket prices, comparing them to college football costs. He stated that attending a college game in the U.S. is often more expensive than World Cup tickets.
Key points
- Gianni Infantino is the president of FIFA.
- Infantino compared World Cup ticket prices to college football.
- He stated that college games in the U.S. cost at least $300.
What many believe to be the crown jewel event of the sports world is set to take place in just over a month. But FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants to talk about college football.
Infantino and FIFA have received a lot of criticism regarding the steep prices of World Cup match tickets, and the soccer executive appears tired of the narrative.
Infantino compared World Cup ticket prices to those of college football.
"You cannot go to watch in the U.S. a college game, not even speaking about a top professional game of a certain level, for less than $300,” Infantino said at the Milken Institute Global Conference. “And this is the World Cup.”
A FIFA spokesperson told Front Office Sports that Infantino was indeed referring to American college football rather than soccer, but that he was primarily talking about College Football Playoff ticket prices.
Infantino also gave an interesting guarantee if someone buys a World Cup ticket for an exorbitant amount of money.
“Actually, if somebody buys a ticket for the final for $2 million, I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke to make sure that he has a great experience," Infantino said.
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Q&A
What did Gianni Infantino say about college football ticket prices?
Gianni Infantino claimed that attending a college football game in the U.S. costs at least $300, similar to World Cup ticket prices.
Why is Gianni Infantino discussing college football?
Infantino is addressing criticism regarding the high prices of World Cup match tickets by drawing a comparison to the costs of college football games.
What criticism has FIFA faced regarding World Cup ticket prices?
FIFA has received criticism for the steep prices of World Cup tickets, which some fans find excessive compared to other sporting events.
