IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THOSE WHO ARE PLANNING TO GO TO BRAZIL TO WATCH 2014 FIFA WORLDCUP. FIFA announced a new set of ticket prices for the World Cup in Brazil, which is scheduled to start on June 12, 2014. For the overseas fans, the cheapest tickets will cost them at least £59 or ?5,339.70. Meanwhile, a local resident can avail a ticket for £20 a piece, however, one get get much more discounted ticket if they happen to be a student, over the age of 60 or on welfare. Moreover almost 50,000 free tickets will be issued to Brazils indigenous population and welfare recipients. Tickets range from £10 for local residents up to £650 depending on the seats. The most expensive tickets are £650 for a seat at the Rio de Janeiro final. It was only the second time the fans were offered discounted tickets for a football event admitted FIFAs marketing director Thierry Weil. This had only happened in the 1950 World Cup also held in Brazil which shows that the Brazilian government is a good negotiator, Weil said. Former Brazil striker and current federal deputy Romario welcomed the pricing structure. Legendary Brazil striker Romario who currently works as a federal deputy was delighted with new change. FIFA has finally been brought down to earth. Tickets have to be cheap, after all were the ones picking up the tab for this party, said Romario. Ticket sale starts on August 20 for the locals
Posted on: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 07:59:01 +0000