Disgusting greed of the US and FIFA crushed my son’s dreams
He was saving for two years to see Germany play in a World Cup
Yesterday we flew to Houston to purchase tickets for the first match
“That will be $2,400 plus tip” we heard in a ticket booth
“Tip?” I was sure this is a joke
“Yes, mandatory 25% tip is not included”
I froze from shock
“Total of $3,000. Cash or card?”
My son looked at me with crying eyes
“We cannot afford it, Heinrich” I said
“But papa, we came such a long way” he was sobbing
I hugged him, feeling my heart is breaking
“This would never happened in the EU” he whispered
“No son, it would not” I said while wiping tears off my eyes
America must never be allowed to interfere with European sports again