Every four years, the FIFA World Cup has millions of soccer fans in working-class neighborhoods around the world glued to their screens. But as with every international sporting event…

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Every four years, the FIFA World Cup has millions of soccer fans in working-class neighborhoods around the world glued to their screens. But as with every international sporting event, the festivities mask a darker reality: groups in B.C. are criticizing the $729 million in public funds spent on an event they say benefits only wealthy tourists and FIFA sponsors, while also accusing authorities of…

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  • garbagehead@lemmy.ca
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    1 day ago

    I looked online two seats were about 1,000 range in Vancouver. I don’t know what game or how early. Sports has always been about moolah and normal people were priced out of major stadiums long ago, re: baseball in the US for example. Blue Jays vs Boston this week, over $400 US for two seats to over $200 for two seats. Plus the exaggerated cost of drinks and food.