Liverpool FC last night directly raised concerns with UEFA over the pricing of tickets for their Europa League clash with Sparta Prague.
In a meeting at the Generali Stadium, LFC officials expressed their unhappiness at the marked increase in prices compared to previous games played in the competition. They also sought assurances from the home club that ticket prices were comparable for both home and away supporters.
A Club spokesman said: "We'd previously written to UEFA and took the opportunity to raise our concerns with them face to face. It was made clear to us that Sparta were able to set the prices at whatever level they thought appropriate despite them being marked up at a significant premium.
"However, Sparta confirmed to us that general sale tickets were priced the same for both home fans and Liverpool supporters although Sparta season ticket holders were offered match tickets at a discount which is normal practice in Prague.
"There has been considerable comment on the highest priced tickets, but these were Sparta's Category A offering which we only made available to Liverpool supporters because we had sold out of regular priced seats. Again, we have been assured that the prices charged were the same for both home and away fans."
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