Man Utd & Spurs disabled fans condemn final ticket allocation
Briefly

Disabled supporters of Manchester United and Tottenham are voicing their outrage over the limited allocation of wheelchair tickets for the upcoming Europa League final. With each club receiving only 26 tickets in a stadium capable of seating nearly 50,000, fan groups argue that this allocation falls far short of UEFA's own guidelines. Despite UEFA's claim of 75 available wheelchair positions at the venue, supporters maintain that the actual number is insufficient. Estimates suggest at least 58 wheelchair spaces should be made available for each club to accommodate the demand from disabled fans.
Disabled fans of both Manchester United and Tottenham criticized the allocation of wheelchair tickets for the Europa League final as inadequate and disrespectful.
Both fan groups debated UEFA's claim on available wheelchair spaces, arguing for a greater number based on the stadium's capacity and UEFA guidelines.
Mark Spencer from Spurs Ability expressed frustration about the insufficient number of tickets allocated for disabled supporters, highlighting a lack of compliance with UEFA standards.
The stadium usually accommodates more wheelchair users, yet only 26 tickets were allocated to each club, leading to disappointment among disabled fans.
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