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Mexican President Sheinbaum Skips World Cup Opener Over Ticket Prices

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum revealed she did not attend Mexico's World Cup opener against South Africa because stadium tickets were too expensive for most Mexicans.

During her daily morning news conference on Friday, Sheinbaum explained that she had given her ticket to a young female soccer fan who loves football but couldn't afford to attend. "Stadium tickets are very expensive," Sheinbaum stated. chincha.pl

"As president it's better that I give my place to someone who couldn't have gone, who loves football, especially a young woman, and I can celebrate it with the people for free," she added, emphasizing the high cost of tickets as a barrier for ordinary Mexicans.