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NYC Mayor Mamdani Criticized for Creating Jersey Resale Market

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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

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NYC Mayor Mamdani Criticized for Creating Jersey Resale Market

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Catherina Gioino ·

    ‘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

    The New York City mayor has been very vocal about FIFA's resale market and how ordinary, working class New Yorkers were priced out of a limited supply.

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