It’s not often you see a coach selling tickets for a major game on social media, but that’s exactly what Schalke 04 manager 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 upcoming England vs. Slovakia Round of 16 match at the European Championship. The game is highly anticipated, not only for its fierce competition but also because it will determine the fate of England, a top contender for the title.
The Belgian coach wrote concisely in his post: “Selling two tickets for England vs. Slovakia at the European Championship, please contact me directly.” This public sale of tickets for a high-profile event quickly caught the attention of fans and the media.
It’s worth noting that these tickets are Category A, meaning they are quite expensive. According to Bild, each ticket costs €200, a significant sum for the average fan. But why would Geraerts, as a club coach, have such coveted tickets?
One plausible explanation is closely related to the location of the game – the match will take place at Schalke 04’s home ground, the Veltins Arena. As the team’s manager, Geraerts may have gained access to some special ticket purchase channels or allocations due to his home advantage. Another possibility is that he, like other fans, purchased these tickets through regular channels and now, perhaps for personal reasons, is unable to use them and wants to transfer them to interested fans.
Whatever the reason, Geraerts’ move undoubtedly adds a unique touch to the exciting European Championship tournament and provides a fun talking point for the last European Championship game to be held in Gelsenkirchen.
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