Thousands of Cologne supporters bought tickets for the Europa League game against Arsenal from club members and ticketing websites, fuelling chaotic scenes at the Emirates stadium. Resale of football tickets is illegal in the UK, but Cologne fans told The Guardian they were able to secure seats in the home end via Craigslist, independent ticket touts and websites such as Viagogo and Ticketbis, owned by StubHub. ‘For Cologne fans it was the biggest night of our lives. Thanks for having us’ Read more One Cologne fan, who asked not to be named, said he bought his tickets via Craigslist from somebody who had several seats to sell. “I got a phone number and messaged with that guy via...
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