Mamdani: ‘I Am Concerned About the Ways in Which This World Cup Is Pricing Out so Many Working-Class Supporters of the Game’

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MAMDANI: “Look, I think I’ve long been clear that I am concerned about the ways in which this World Cup is pricing out so many working-class supporters of the game. Soccer as a game is born out of the working class. And when you’re looking at the ticket prices to attend the game, you’re looking at the cost of getting to the game, it is something that is out of reach for many. And I also understand where, you know, the decision that New Jersey Transit has made, the decision coming from New Jersey elected officials, they are also reckoning with the fact that a lot of the cost has been placed upon them. And all of this while FIFA is anticipated to have about $11 billion in revenue over the course of this tournament. So, I am continuing to be hopeful of ways that we can make this a more affordable experience for everyone. And we’re going to look to show that New York City will be exactly that.”