It’s rare in the football world for a coach to sell tickets to a major match on social media, but that’s exactly what Schalke 04 head coach Karel Geraerts (42) recently did. On Sunday, Geraerts posted an unusual message on his social media account, which has 23,100 followers, announcing the sale of two tickets to the England vs. Slovakia Euro Cup round of 16 match that evening. The match was highly anticipated, not only for its intense rivalry but also because it would determine the fate of title contenders England.
The Belgian coach wrote concisely in his post: “Selling two tickets for England vs. Slovakia at the Euro Cup, please direct message for contact.” This public sale of premium match tickets quickly attracted the attention of fans and media alike.
It’s noteworthy that the two tickets were Category A, meaning they were quite valuable. According to Bild, each ticket cost up to €200, a significant amount for the average fan. However, why would Geraerts, as a club coach, possess such sought-after tickets?
One reasonable explanation is closely related to the match location – the duel was held at Schalke 04’s home ground, the Veltins Arena. As the team’s head coach, Geraerts may have access to special ticket purchasing channels or allocation due to his home advantage. Another possibility is that he, like other fans, bought these tickets through legitimate channels himself, perhaps intending to pass them on to interested fans if he couldn’t use them for personal reasons.
Regardless of the reason, Geraerts’ move undoubtedly added a unique twist to the tense and exciting Euro Cup matches, and left an interesting talking point for the final Euro Cup match held in Gelsenkirchen.
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