Liverpool recently lodged a complaint to UEFA regarding their ticket allocation for the Champions League final but was informed later that the given number of seats will remain the same.
Earlier on, the Premiership club has been awarded 17,000 seats for the clash with AC Milan at the 63,000-capacity Olympic Stadium in Athens on May 23.
As a result, a huge black market for tickets has been emerging with prices in excess of £1,000 being exhibited on some agency websites.
In addition, Liverpool has been receiving continuous criticism from their own fans for their methods of distribution, as most have made early travel arrangements only to be informed they will not qualify for a ticket.
Nevertheless, Liverpool Football Club understands and shares the disappointment of their fans in what is a very uncomfortable condition.
This season, Liverpool has been operating sort of a fancard policy whereby supporters have the opportunity to earn a point for each European game attended this season - or more accurately, ticket bought.
Specifically, those with over seven points qualified while those with less will be entered into a ballot.
Liverpool previously was allocated approximately 20,000 tickets for the final in Istanbul two years ago but it is estimated about 40,000 fans gained access.
Earlier on, the Premiership club has been awarded 17,000 seats for the clash with AC Milan at the 63,000-capacity Olympic Stadium in Athens on May 23.
As a result, a huge black market for tickets has been emerging with prices in excess of £1,000 being exhibited on some agency websites.
In addition, Liverpool has been receiving continuous criticism from their own fans for their methods of distribution, as most have made early travel arrangements only to be informed they will not qualify for a ticket.
Nevertheless, Liverpool Football Club understands and shares the disappointment of their fans in what is a very uncomfortable condition.
This season, Liverpool has been operating sort of a fancard policy whereby supporters have the opportunity to earn a point for each European game attended this season - or more accurately, ticket bought.
Specifically, those with over seven points qualified while those with less will be entered into a ballot.
Liverpool previously was allocated approximately 20,000 tickets for the final in Istanbul two years ago but it is estimated about 40,000 fans gained access.
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