A new petition is making three demands to the Vancouver Whitecaps management after three star players, including Lionel Messi, missed a much-advertised game on May 25.
Started May 24 害羞草研究所� two days after the Whitecaps announced Messi and teammates Luis Su谩rez and Sergio Busquets wouldn害羞草研究所檛 be attending the game 害羞草研究所� the online petition has nearly 2,300 signatures as of Wednesday (May 29).
害羞草研究所淭he use of Messi, Su谩rez, and Busquets in promotional materials has misled fans into believing they would see these stars play, leading to significantly higher ticket prices,害羞草研究所� petition starter and Vancouver resident Rachele Renzi said.
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In the Whitecaps announcement on May 23, it said Vancouver Whitecaps FC would be providing all in-stadium food and beverage for the match at 50 per cent off, as well youth under the age of 18 would be provided one free kids meal combo.
However, Renzi said the discount on food and beverages is not sufficient compensation.
害羞草研究所淔ans have spent significant amounts of money expecting to see these stars, and the value of the match without them does not justify the current pricing.害羞草研究所�
One fan spent more than $1,000 on two tickets for their son害羞草研究所檚 birthday present, according to a statement on the petition.
害羞草研究所淭his is my hard earned money that I was willing to pay just for Messi as a one time experience for my son. It would be fair for the club to refund tickets money to their fans if they want to exhibit some fairness. My son has lost all the trust in these clubs which I never wished for him at this age.害羞草研究所�
says the use of Messi, Su谩rez and Busquets in promotional materials misled fans into believing they would see them play, leading to significantly higher ticket prices. Ticket prices, which are usually around $30, ranged from $300 to $600 害羞草研究所� something the petition says isn害羞草研究所檛 justified without the star players.
It adds the 50-per-cent discount on food and drinks wasn害羞草研究所檛 sufficient compensation, especially for fans that spent 害羞草研究所渟ignificant amounts of money害羞草研究所� expecting to see the players.
With that, Renzi害羞草研究所檚 petition sets out three demands: refunds, transparency and prevention of this happening again in the future.
It says that fans who purchased tickets with the expectation of seeing Messi, Su谩rez and Busquets should be offered a refund or substantial partial refund 害羞草研究所渢o reflect the actual value of the game without these players.害羞草研究所� It adds that if players cannot be guaranteed, then prices should remain similar to typical rates.
The petition calls on transparency from the Whitecaps, ensuring clear and honest communication about player participation in future promotions to avoid misleading fans.
It also calls for a prevention of future similar occurences by implementing policies.
More than 50,000 people were expected at last Saturday害羞草研究所檚 game after it was that Vancouver was set to host Inter Miami.
害羞草研究所� With files from The Canadian Press
