US lawmaker demands FIFA pay World Cup transport bill amid ticket hikes
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer demanded that FIFA cover transportation costs to prevent commuters from being gouged during the World Cup.
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and local governors are demanding FIFA cover World Cup transportation costs following reports of potential fare hikes. The lawmakers argue that FIFA's projected $11 billion windfall should not be subsidized by local commuters and taxpayers.
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