New Jersey\u2019s kicking up a real fuss. <\/p>\n
New Jersey\u2019s governor is on a petty mission to change MetLife Stadium\u2019s temporary signage for the World Cup<\/a> after New York was given top billing for the monumental event, sources said.<\/p>\n Gov. Mikie Sherrill has joined thousands of Garden Staters who have been boo-hooing the currently dubbed NY\/NJ Stadium, saying the host state shouldn\u2019t be the one playing second fiddle on its own turf \u2014 and their whining has seemingly earned them a consolation prize.<\/p>\n A \u201cWe are New York New Jersey\u201d banner is displayed at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. AFP via Getty Images<\/p>\n Just one measly sign will place New Jersey first, but the stadium will still put the Empire State as the top seed. <\/p>\n When pressed on the spat, Sherrill admitted she was leading closed talks to reverse the order. <\/p>\n \u201cI will always put New Jersey first, and I wanted to make sure the stadium hosting eight World Cup matches in our state did the same,\u201d Sherrill said Friday. <\/p>\n \u201cWe are thrilled to welcome soccer fans from around the world this summer, and this recognition helps ensure the experience is just as exciting and memorable for New Jerseyans as it is for our visitors.\u201d<\/p>\n Sherrill has apparently been leading the trivial mission behind closed doors for several weeks.<\/p>\n The politician had no chance at scoring, but was offered a consolation prize instead.<\/p>\n Gov. Mikie Sherrill is pushing for the order to be reversed and have New Jersey to get top billing. Aristide Economopoulos<\/p>\n While the signs on the stadium itself will continue to herald New York first, one sign placed at the stadium fan entrance will say New Jersey\/New York to mollify Sherrill, The Athletic reported.<\/a><\/p>\n FIFA requires stadiums to go by their geographical names during the World Cup, and the Empire State secured top billing despite it taking place on New Jersey\u2019s turf as part of an agreement made during predecessor Gov. Phil Murphy\u2019s tenure. <\/p>\n The name order fueled the rivalry between the two states, and sent New Jerseyans fuming over what they say is worthy of a red card.<\/p>\n FIFA requires stadiums to go by their geographical names during the World Cup. REUTERS<\/p>\n Gov. Kathy Hochul only drove the knife in deeper, saying in April that \u201cNew York isn\u2019t just hosting the World Cup, New York is the World Cup.\u201d<\/p>\n Neither MetLife Stadium nor FIFA immediately responded to requests for comment.<\/p>\n