The fans are feeling disappointed and dissatisfied with the increase in ticket prices for the match between England and the Netherlands on the black market, before this quarter-final match takes place. The attractiveness of the match has made the number of tickets limited, and fans have to spend a huge amount of money to get a ticket.
According to the Telegraph newspaper (UK), those who could not buy tickets through official channels had to pay thousands of euros to buy tickets on the black market. The highest recorded ticket price is nearly 20 thousand euros (about 550 million VND) on one website, while another site sells tickets for up to 16,530 euros.
Besides, before the EURO semi-final, the story of coach Gareth Southgate could be knighted if the England team has excellent results, even though the outcome of the match is unpredictable. According to information from the Telegraph, captain Harry Kane can also receive the Order of the Empire (MBE) for his outstanding contributions to the national team.
Before this important match, the Dutch team encountered an incident when the train traveling from Wolfsburg to Dortmund was blocked by a bird, forcing them to change their travel plans by car and plane. Therefore, coach Ronald Koeman and defender Nathan Ake did not attend the press conference as expected.
Despite small obstacles, the Dutch team still appears confident and ready for the important match against England. Defender Micky Van de Ven, who is known for his quick pace, is not afraid of the challenge from England strikers such as Saka, insisting that he and his team-mates are well prepared to face the strikers. This.
These are hot developments before the top match between England and the Netherlands, promising to bring fans tense and exciting moments on the EURO 2024 pitch.