Earlier this week, a report emerged claiming Tottenham Hotspur raised objections to lowering ticket prices in European competition.
According to The Telegraph, Spurs were among at least three clubs that raised informal opposition to the reductions on the maximum ticket prices that home clubs can charge visiting fans in Europe.
This week, UEFA announced that the highest ticket price for away fans in the Champions League will be capped at 60 euros.
Meanwhile, the Europa League – in which Tottenham will be competing – has a limit of 40 euros and the Europa Conference League tickets will be capped at 20 euros.
And next season, Champions League clubs won’t be able to charge higher than 50 Euros, while Europa League prices will be capped at 35 euros.
What has Alasdair Gold said about Tottenham ticket objections report?
The Telegraph said they were told that Spurs were one of at least three clubs to have raised objections to the ticket price reductions.
Spurs insist they did not vote on the matter, with a statement saying: “It is factually incorrect to state that there was a vote on this matter at the UEFA Club Competitions Committee.
“It is therefore entirely inaccurate to say that the Club voted against ticket price caps.”
Nevertheless, Alasdair Gold said it’s “not a great look” for Tottenham, considering their fans will have a minimum of four away trip across Europe this season.
What has changed in European competition and what does it mean for Tottenham?
All three European club competitions have undergone a radical overhaul, with group stages replaced by a ‘Swiss’ league model.
This season’s Europa League competition is made up of 36 teams, with each club playing eight fixtures in the first phase, four at home and four away.
The 36 teams were manually drawn and then automated software digitally drew their eight different opponents at random, determining which of their matches were at home and which ones away.
Tottenham have been home ties against Roma, AZ Alkmaar, FK Qarabag, and Elfsborg, along with away trips to Rangers, Ferencvaros, Galatasaray, and Hoffenheim.
The top eight ranked teams at the end of the first phase will receive a bye to the round of 16.
Meanwhile, teams ranked from 9th to 24th will contest the knockout phase play-offs, with the teams ranked from 9th to 16th seeded for the draw.
Teams ranked from 25th to 36th are eliminated from all competitions.
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