‘Buy a ticket for 60 bucks and resell it for $6,000’: NYC Mayor Mamdani criticized FIFA’s resale market, but his jersey drop created the same thing
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been criticized for creating a resale market for exclusive World Cup jerseys, mirroring the practices he campaigned against. Mamdani, who previously advocated for capping ticket resale prices and ensuring affordability for local residents, announced a limited release of 1,500 jerseys priced at $50. The limited supply and in-person-only purchase requirement led to long lines and immediate resale on platforms like eBay for up to $1,150, a markup of over 2,000%. This situation has drawn comparisons to FIFA's own ticket resale practices, which Mamdani had publicly opposed. AI
