UEFA has defended the allocation of tickets for the Europa League final in Baku, claiming it would not be responsible to issue Chelsea and Arsenal fans more than 6,000 each. Arrangements for both the Europa League showpiece on May 29 and the Champions League final between Liverpool and Tottenham have been heavily criticised. Managers Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino have joined forces with supporters’ clubs to condemn profiteering and ticket issues ahead of their match in Madrid on June 1. Fans are dismayed at only 16,613 tickets being allotted to each club, while the rocketing cost of attending the match on account of increased air fares and hotel rates has also provoked anger....
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