"It is going on the market because I'm selling it to go to the World Cup. The last tournament in Qatar was a present to myself, I had been saving for years."
"I always try to do things cheaply if I can. I will couch surf where possible. I am lucky to have friends in Mexico, Dallas and Vancouver."
"Ticket prices for the World Cup have been widely criticised, with Football Supporters Europe filing a formal complaint against Fifa this week over its 'excessive prices'."
"For one person to attend eight matches - one in each round - at the World Cup, it will cost about 5,225 in the lowest price range, 8,580 in the middle tier and 12,350 for the most expensive tickets."
Andy Milne, a 62-year-old England superfan, is selling his second home in Northwich, Cheshire, to finance his trip to the World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. He has attended nine World Cups and gained fame after a viral photo during the 2022 tournament. Milne plans to couch surf during his seven-week stay and has tickets for every game. Ticket prices for the World Cup have faced criticism, with complaints about excessive costs, while FIFA defends the pricing based on high demand.
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