India vs Uruguay Tickets Crash From INR 1999 to INR 199 as Organisers Make 90% Price Cut Ahead of Next Clash
Organisers cut some seats by 90% and offered free tickets after weak Brazil turnout left many empty stands, officials said.
- The All India Football Federation slashed ticket prices by 90% ahead of Tuesday's India-Uruguay match at Salt Lake Stadium, reducing premium seats from ₹1,999 to ₹199 following lukewarm attendance at Saturday's Brazil game.
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced 22,000 free tickets for fans who missed last year's chaotic Lionel Messi GOAT Tour event. Affected supporters can collect passes at city locations by presenting proof of their original ticket purchase.
- India head coach Khalid Jamil warned players they must avoid early goals, stating "one mistake can cost us really badly" against Uruguay despite having only "little time" to recover from the 0-4 Brazil loss.
- Uruguay head coach Diego Forlan, a former Indian Super League player, leads his squad into Kolkata following a 4-2 victory over South Korea. The visitors rank 20th globally as two-time World Cup champions.
- Concluding India's international window, this final fixture follows a 1-1 draw against Panama and a 0-4 defeat to Brazil, serving as a crucial test for the Blue Tigers against experienced international opposition.
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From Rs 1,999 to Rs 199: India vs Uruguay tickets slashed 90% after thousands of empty seats for Brazil game
In a bid to boost attendance at the upcoming friendly match between India and Uruguay, ticket prices have plummeted from Rs 1,999 to just Rs 199 for select seats. This move follows a lackluster turnout during the Brazil match, which left many seats empty. Furthermore, organisers will distribute around 22,000 complimentary tickets to spectators from a recent event, aiming for a more festive atmosphere at this crucial clash in Kolkata.
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