‘Surprised’ FIFA kicks back at NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s outrage over World Cup transportation costs
Governor Mikie Sherrill criticized FIFA for providing zero transportation funding despite multi-billion dollar projections, seeking to avoid local fare hikes.
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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill is demanding FIFA cover $48 million in World Cup transportation costs to avoid a 775% train fare hike, while FIFA claims host city agreements exempt them from such payments.
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30 OUTLETSMost coverage centers on Sherrill’s demand that FIFA cover World Cup transit costs: Reuters describes her push for a subsidy, while Fox News foregrounds reports of NJ Transit tickets topping $100. NJ.com also reports her call for commuter discounts during game-related disruptions, while the New York Post covers FIFA’s response.
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