Unofficial Resellers Cause Ruckus for Fans…
Manchester City has put on their superhero cape to warn fans about ‘unofficial resellers,’ who are selling tickets for invisible Champions League games. Tickets for the Napoli game—perhaps as rare as a unicorn sighting—officially hit the market on Thursday morning. Meanwhile, tickets have been popping up like whack-a-moles on third-party sites. The club reminds fans that only tickets bought through the official channels will let you in, not the ones akin to ‘speculative’ mirages. They’ve asked fans to use official routes unless they enjoy standing outside pondering life’s mysteries while the game goes on inside.
The club has cut prices and put up stronger fences to keep out cheeky touts and unauthorized fans from doing a covert James Bond into the stadium. Fans must be legit club members before the draw to grab a seat at the Napoli showdown. Supporters, who feel queasy seeing more third-party sellers than villains in a superhero movie, have been vocal. City’s recent partnership with the ninth official reseller last year caused more uproar than a cat at a dog show. With the new turnstile causing delays like a sloth on a Sunday drive, the club now faces extra scrutiny to keep Champions League nights exciting yet hassle-free.
