Inter Milan Ultras Group Curva Nord Hit Out At ‘Embarrassing' Handling Of Champions League Final Tickets – ‘We'll Protest At The Headquarters This Monday'
Inter Milan Ultras Group Curva Nord Hit Out At 'Embarrassing' Handling Of Champions League Final Tickets – 'We'll Protest At The Headquarters This Monday'
The Curva Nord have hit out at the 'embarrassing' handling of tickets for the Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan.
The ultras group announced plans to protest at the Nerazzurri's headquarters, via FCInterNews.
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Inter Milan face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final in Munich next Saturday.
This will be a season-defining match for the Nerazzurri. Therefore, the demand for tickets has naturally been high for tickets to the match.
Inter Milan have allocated the tickets for the match based on loyalty. Or at least that is ostensibly how the system is working.
However, there have been criticisms of the system that has made tickets available.
Curva Nord Hit Out At 'Embarrassing' PSG Vs Inter UCL Ticket Situation
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Inter ultras group the Curva Nord argue that the real priority has been to make tickets available to sponsors, and to travel agencies.
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The Nord contend that they have not managed to get their share of tickets, despite being among Inter's most hardcore supporters.
Furthermore, the Nord note that they will not be able to display choreography at the final in Munich. They also disagree with this policy.
Therefore, the Curva Nord will stage a fan protest. They have confirmed that they will show up at Inter's heardquarters at 18.00 CET on Monday.
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