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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Sean Ingle in Doha

England v France tickets on black market at three times face value

England fans at the World Cup group game against Senegal
England fans at the World Cup group game against Senegal. Photograph: Neil Hall/EPA

Excitement among England fans is increasing in Qatar before their World Cup quarter-final with France – and so are the ticket prices on the black market, with seats being offered at three times their face value here.

England fans were given 7,000 official tickets but about 12-15,000 supporters are expected at Al Bayt stadium on Saturday night, with expats from the Gulf region flying in to swell the numbers.

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