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BreakingThe Guardian WorldYesterday1 min read

New Jersey governor hits out at Fifa over reported $100 World Cup train tickets: ‘They should pay’

The high transportation costs for World Cup fans could significantly impact attendance and local commuter finances, raising concerns about fairness and accessibility.

New Jersey governor criticizes FIFA for high train ticket prices
Reported ticket prices for World Cup exceed $100
Current round-trip ticket price is $12.90 from New York

FIFA ‘surprised’ by US backlash as transport costs skyrocket at World Cup

Politics

BreakingAl Jazeera EnglishYesterday1 min read

FIFA ‘surprised’ by US backlash as transport costs skyrocket at World Cup

The rising transport costs for the World Cup could significantly impact local commuters and the overall accessibility of the event.

Transport costs for World Cup games exceed $100 each way
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill requests FIFA to subsidize costs
Chuck Schumer calls on FIFA to pay for public transportation

Democrats’ new affordability nemesis: FIFA

Politics

BreakingPOLITICO PoliticsYesterday1 min read

Democrats’ new affordability nemesis: FIFA

The criticism of FIFA highlights the intersection of sports, local economies, and political agendas, especially during an election year.

Democrats are targeting FIFA for affordability issues.
New Jersey plans to raise train fares for World Cup attendees.
FIFA is expected to make $11 billion from the tournament.

Man convicted in wife’s disappearance arrested over unsolved 1990 murder

Conflicts

BreakingThe Guardian WorldApr 151 min read

Man convicted in wife’s disappearance arrested over unsolved 1990 murder

The case highlights ongoing efforts to solve cold cases and the potential for new evidence to emerge years later.

Bob McCaffrey Jr. arrested for 1990 murder in New Jersey
DNA evidence linked him to the unsolved case
He was previously convicted related to his wife's disappearance

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New Jersey governor hits out at Fifa over reported $100 World Cup train tickets: ‘They should pay’

FIFA ‘surprised’ by US backlash as transport costs skyrocket at World Cup

Democrats’ new affordability nemesis: FIFA

Man convicted in wife’s disappearance arrested over unsolved 1990 murder