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This is what FIFA’s record ticket sales really mean!
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December 7, 2025 at 2:09 AM
This is what FIFA’s record ticket sales really mean!
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Heads of states complicit.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Heads of states complicit.
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FIFA not only paying no tax, will also pay no wages to hundreds of thousands of volunteers.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:09 AM
FIFA not only paying no tax, will also pay no wages to hundreds of thousands of volunteers.
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All ticket revenue Tax Free to FIFA.
TAX FREE!
Tax money that could go into the host countries healthcare and educational systems.
Record prices only benefit FIFA!
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TAX FREE!
Tax money that could go into the host countries healthcare and educational systems.
Record prices only benefit FIFA!
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December 7, 2025 at 2:09 AM
All ticket revenue Tax Free to FIFA.
TAX FREE!
Tax money that could go into the host countries healthcare and educational systems.
Record prices only benefit FIFA!
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TAX FREE!
Tax money that could go into the host countries healthcare and educational systems.
Record prices only benefit FIFA!
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World Cup final tickets in New Jersey (NJ) priced at 4 to 6 times the average weekly wage in NJ.
Cost of living issues not a concern for FIFA.
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Cost of living issues not a concern for FIFA.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:09 AM
World Cup final tickets in New Jersey (NJ) priced at 4 to 6 times the average weekly wage in NJ.
Cost of living issues not a concern for FIFA.
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Cost of living issues not a concern for FIFA.
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The promised $60 tickets a lie.
In fact the lowest priced category tickets at most stadiums are non-existent.
Seat plans below show the lack of affordable tickets.
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In fact the lowest priced category tickets at most stadiums are non-existent.
Seat plans below show the lack of affordable tickets.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:09 AM
The promised $60 tickets a lie.
In fact the lowest priced category tickets at most stadiums are non-existent.
Seat plans below show the lack of affordable tickets.
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In fact the lowest priced category tickets at most stadiums are non-existent.
Seat plans below show the lack of affordable tickets.
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It will be a World Cup where car parking will cost more than the ticket!
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December 7, 2025 at 2:09 AM
It will be a World Cup where car parking will cost more than the ticket!
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If you can’t get access to direct tickets, like the majority of fans, the FIFA controlled resale market is actively selling tickets up to a value of $99,000 USD!
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December 7, 2025 at 2:09 AM
If you can’t get access to direct tickets, like the majority of fans, the FIFA controlled resale market is actively selling tickets up to a value of $99,000 USD!
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The FIFA dynamic ticket pricing model = most expensive World Cup ticket prices in WC history
3 group games will cost at best $4K on tickets / $15K (including flights & accomodation)
All games through to the Final will cost at best $16K on tickets / $41K (including flights & accomodation)
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3 group games will cost at best $4K on tickets / $15K (including flights & accomodation)
All games through to the Final will cost at best $16K on tickets / $41K (including flights & accomodation)
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December 7, 2025 at 2:09 AM
The FIFA dynamic ticket pricing model = most expensive World Cup ticket prices in WC history
3 group games will cost at best $4K on tickets / $15K (including flights & accomodation)
All games through to the Final will cost at best $16K on tickets / $41K (including flights & accomodation)
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3 group games will cost at best $4K on tickets / $15K (including flights & accomodation)
All games through to the Final will cost at best $16K on tickets / $41K (including flights & accomodation)
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As Trump and Infantino work the red carpet, bragging about setting records for ticket prices.
(video below)
Lets break down what “record prices" really mean for football fans and host countries.
An important thread.
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(video below)
Lets break down what “record prices" really mean for football fans and host countries.
An important thread.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:09 AM
As Trump and Infantino work the red carpet, bragging about setting records for ticket prices.
(video below)
Lets break down what “record prices" really mean for football fans and host countries.
An important thread.
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(video below)
Lets break down what “record prices" really mean for football fans and host countries.
An important thread.
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1/2 Policing Minister, West Midlands Police and PCC questioned on Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban by the Home Affairs Committee.
So many conflicts of interest between UK politicians and Israel.
A farce.
So many conflicts of interest between UK politicians and Israel.
A farce.
December 1, 2025 at 1:56 PM
1/2 Policing Minister, West Midlands Police and PCC questioned on Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban by the Home Affairs Committee.
So many conflicts of interest between UK politicians and Israel.
A farce.
So many conflicts of interest between UK politicians and Israel.
A farce.
The below is a screen grab from the official White House media page.
Two GOATs. CR7 x 45/47🔥
The Trumpian culture, admired by FIFA, has normalised sports corruption to the point that it is now openly advertised using tabloid style tag lines.
Two GOATs. CR7 x 45/47🔥
The Trumpian culture, admired by FIFA, has normalised sports corruption to the point that it is now openly advertised using tabloid style tag lines.
November 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The below is a screen grab from the official White House media page.
Two GOATs. CR7 x 45/47🔥
The Trumpian culture, admired by FIFA, has normalised sports corruption to the point that it is now openly advertised using tabloid style tag lines.
Two GOATs. CR7 x 45/47🔥
The Trumpian culture, admired by FIFA, has normalised sports corruption to the point that it is now openly advertised using tabloid style tag lines.
Birmingham City’s stadium proposal.
60K+ seats, 5 year build at a cost of ~£1-1.5B, for a team sitting 9th in the Championship..
Tom Brady confirming that “NFL games will come”.
Lets hope we don’t also see the NFL trend of higher ticket prices using dynamic pricing at the expense of local fans?
60K+ seats, 5 year build at a cost of ~£1-1.5B, for a team sitting 9th in the Championship..
Tom Brady confirming that “NFL games will come”.
Lets hope we don’t also see the NFL trend of higher ticket prices using dynamic pricing at the expense of local fans?
November 23, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Birmingham City’s stadium proposal.
60K+ seats, 5 year build at a cost of ~£1-1.5B, for a team sitting 9th in the Championship..
Tom Brady confirming that “NFL games will come”.
Lets hope we don’t also see the NFL trend of higher ticket prices using dynamic pricing at the expense of local fans?
60K+ seats, 5 year build at a cost of ~£1-1.5B, for a team sitting 9th in the Championship..
Tom Brady confirming that “NFL games will come”.
Lets hope we don’t also see the NFL trend of higher ticket prices using dynamic pricing at the expense of local fans?
The White House have published official photos of the Ronaldo visit.
Try not to get angry looking at these pictures.
Link below.
www.whitehouse.gov/gallery/pres...
Try not to get angry looking at these pictures.
Link below.
www.whitehouse.gov/gallery/pres...
November 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The White House have published official photos of the Ronaldo visit.
Try not to get angry looking at these pictures.
Link below.
www.whitehouse.gov/gallery/pres...
Try not to get angry looking at these pictures.
Link below.
www.whitehouse.gov/gallery/pres...
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Trump on World Cup Host Country Mexico.
Thread.
Trump on World Cup Host Country Mexico.
Thread.
November 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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Trump on World Cup Host Country Mexico.
Thread.
Trump on World Cup Host Country Mexico.
Thread.
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Trump on moving games away from host city Seattle..
Thread.
Trump on moving games away from host city Seattle..
Thread.
November 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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Trump on moving games away from host city Seattle..
Thread.
Trump on moving games away from host city Seattle..
Thread.
3/5 Infantino looking very nervous as Trump & Noem talk about Venezuelan gangs…a reminder Venuzeula are a FIFA member…
Thread
Thread
November 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
3/5 Infantino looking very nervous as Trump & Noem talk about Venezuelan gangs…a reminder Venuzeula are a FIFA member…
Thread
Thread
2/5 Infantino thanking Trump and glad to be “At Home” at the White House…
Thread.
Thread.
November 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
2/5 Infantino thanking Trump and glad to be “At Home” at the White House…
Thread.
Thread.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino once again at the White House and once again ignoring FIFAs political neutrality rules.
Summary of video highlights below.
1/5 Trump gloating about record ticket sales at the most unaffordable World Cup of all time.
Thread of 5 videos.
Summary of video highlights below.
1/5 Trump gloating about record ticket sales at the most unaffordable World Cup of all time.
Thread of 5 videos.
November 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
FIFA President Gianni Infantino once again at the White House and once again ignoring FIFAs political neutrality rules.
Summary of video highlights below.
1/5 Trump gloating about record ticket sales at the most unaffordable World Cup of all time.
Thread of 5 videos.
Summary of video highlights below.
1/5 Trump gloating about record ticket sales at the most unaffordable World Cup of all time.
Thread of 5 videos.
FIFA stepping up its action against abuse / racism on social media.
Hard to take Infantino seriously on this when the person who is likely to win his / FIFA’s Inaugural Peace Prize is responsible for routinely posting disturbing, racist and divisive social media posts.
I guess mates don’t count.
Hard to take Infantino seriously on this when the person who is likely to win his / FIFA’s Inaugural Peace Prize is responsible for routinely posting disturbing, racist and divisive social media posts.
I guess mates don’t count.
November 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM
FIFA stepping up its action against abuse / racism on social media.
Hard to take Infantino seriously on this when the person who is likely to win his / FIFA’s Inaugural Peace Prize is responsible for routinely posting disturbing, racist and divisive social media posts.
I guess mates don’t count.
Hard to take Infantino seriously on this when the person who is likely to win his / FIFA’s Inaugural Peace Prize is responsible for routinely posting disturbing, racist and divisive social media posts.
I guess mates don’t count.
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Epstein files - Links to World Cups
“Weekend going to Russia to World Cup Final.
Epstein files - Links to World Cups
“Weekend going to Russia to World Cup Final.
November 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Epstein files - Links to World Cups
“Weekend going to Russia to World Cup Final.
Epstein files - Links to World Cups
“Weekend going to Russia to World Cup Final.
🚨Latest release of Epstein files detail meetings with Qatar delegation (1/3) and meetings at the 2018 FIFA World Cup final in Russia (2/3).
“The Qatarians, in some mild diplomatic discomfort, seemed most worried that their bid for the
World Cup might be compromised by bribery allegations.”
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“The Qatarians, in some mild diplomatic discomfort, seemed most worried that their bid for the
World Cup might be compromised by bribery allegations.”
1/3🪡⤵️
November 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🚨Latest release of Epstein files detail meetings with Qatar delegation (1/3) and meetings at the 2018 FIFA World Cup final in Russia (2/3).
“The Qatarians, in some mild diplomatic discomfort, seemed most worried that their bid for the
World Cup might be compromised by bribery allegations.”
1/3🪡⤵️
“The Qatarians, in some mild diplomatic discomfort, seemed most worried that their bid for the
World Cup might be compromised by bribery allegations.”
1/3🪡⤵️
This is the “record business” Trump keeps referring to….
November 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM
This is the “record business” Trump keeps referring to….
AC Milan fans also protesting this weekend about the proposed game in Perth.
Their banner read: “Koalas, kangaroos, poisonous snakes. No to Serie A in Australia. Football belongs to the fans.”
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Their banner read: “Koalas, kangaroos, poisonous snakes. No to Serie A in Australia. Football belongs to the fans.”
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November 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
AC Milan fans also protesting this weekend about the proposed game in Perth.
Their banner read: “Koalas, kangaroos, poisonous snakes. No to Serie A in Australia. Football belongs to the fans.”
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Their banner read: “Koalas, kangaroos, poisonous snakes. No to Serie A in Australia. Football belongs to the fans.”
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Within the Fifpro report on Players Health and Workload it reported that 4 games at the FIFA Club World Cup posed a threat to players health due to extreme heat.
The proposed Serie A game in Perth will be played in February, when the average temperature is 32 degC and can hit upto 40 degC.
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The proposed Serie A game in Perth will be played in February, when the average temperature is 32 degC and can hit upto 40 degC.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Within the Fifpro report on Players Health and Workload it reported that 4 games at the FIFA Club World Cup posed a threat to players health due to extreme heat.
The proposed Serie A game in Perth will be played in February, when the average temperature is 32 degC and can hit upto 40 degC.
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The proposed Serie A game in Perth will be played in February, when the average temperature is 32 degC and can hit upto 40 degC.
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