Arsenal Slammed Over ‘Disgraceful’ Move Before Champions League Final
- Arsenal faced backlash after reports claimed staff were asked to pay £859 for travel to the Champions League final
- The reported decision sparked frustration because Paris Saint-Germain allegedly provided free tickets and travel for staff
- Supporters criticised the move online, with some describing it as “pathetic”, “embarrassing” and “disgraceful”
Arsenal are facing growing backlash after a controversial decision ahead of their Champions League final showdown with Paris Saint-Germain.
The Gunners booked their place in European football’s biggest club match after defeating Atlético Madrid in the semi-finals earlier this month.
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Thousands of Arsenal supporters are expected to travel to Budapest for the final, with UEFA allocating 16,824 general admission tickets to the club’s fans.
The occasion marks a huge milestone for Arsenal, who have reached the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years.
Fans and club staff are now preparing for the trip to Hungary, but reports suggest some Arsenal employees could face significant costs if they wish to attend the final.
Arsenal staff angered by Champions League final decision
According to a report from the The Telegraph, several Arsenal staff members have been left frustrated after being asked to pay £859 to travel to the Champions League final.
The decision reportedly caused anger among employees, especially when compared with PSG’s approach.
The French club are said to have offered free tickets and travel arrangements to all staff members.
At Arsenal, staff not working on matchday were offered a ticket for the final but were reportedly informed they could only travel through an organised charter package costing £859.
Reports suggest around one-third of the club’s employees accepted the offer.
However, that figure may have been higher had some staff not been required to work during the final screening event taking place at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal supporters also reacted angrily
The decision has not only upset staff members but has also triggered criticism from supporters online.
Fans quickly took to social media to express disappointment over the reported travel arrangements.
One supporter described the situation as “very poor” and argued that full-time staff should not have to pay from their own pockets to attend such an important occasion.
“That is very poor from the club. If they’re full-time members of staff, they shouldn’t have to fork out their own money for the final,” one fan wrote.
Others were even more critical, with the decision being labelled “pathetic”, “awful”, “embarrassing” and “disgraceful” by different supporters.
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