New York and New Jersey Subpoena FIFA on World Cup Ticket Prices

The Attorneys General for New York and New Jersey on Wednesday issued subpoenas to soccer’s global governing body, compelling FIFA to disclose how it arrived at the unprecedented ticket prices for this summer’s World Cup.

The investigation will also look at other FIFA ticketing practices after fans reported being misled about seat locations and ticket categories.

“No one should be manipulated into paying sky-high prices for seats, and fans should be able to trust that the tickets they purchase will be the ones they receive,” New York AG Letitia James said in a joint news release with New Jersey AG Jennifer Davenport.

FIFA officials declined to comment.

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