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FIFA looks at why opening match seats were empty


https://forum.insidesport.com.au/Topic750896.aspx

By Joffa - 12 Jun 2010 8:02 PM

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FIFA looks at why opening match seats were empty


JOHANNESBURG (AP) -FIFA is investigating why a section of seats in the Soccer City stadium was unoccupied during the World Cup opening match between South Africa and Mexico.

FIFA spokesman Nicolas Maingot said Saturday that "there was one block that looked empty and our people in ticketing are looking into it.''

The upper tier section was filled by tournament volunteers later in Friday's match, which ended 1-1.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/soccer/wires/06/12/2050.ap.soc.wcup.empty.seats.0198/index.html
By afromanGT - 13 Jun 2010 12:49 AM

Joffa wrote:
afromanGT wrote:
Joffa wrote:
GFC and pricing were factors for me but the level crime swung my decision.

Yeah, there are 50 murders a day...but it's the Babboons you should be worried about.



Lol. I probably still would've gone if it was just me...but I wouldn't want to put other family members in danger by taking them.

Edited by Joffa: 13/6/2010 12:45:18 AM


I wouldn't want to expose my family to that either. Although it would probably give my sister a reality check.