The Albanian Football Federation loves Albanian fans so much that they have constantly increased the price of tickets to the stadium to watch the national team. The highlight was today's match with England. Practically a "friendly" for both teams, because the "three lions" have secured qualification, while Albania also secured a place in the play-offs.
But do you know how much the cheapest ticket costs, the so-called "fourth category," or the one in the farthest corner behind the gates? It costs 25,000 old lek. Not on the black market, but the price set by the federation.
What about the price of the most expensive ticket? It's 500 thousand lek. Yes, exactly that much. The so-called "VIP" ticket costs 500 thousand lek, or more than 500 euros. In the poorest country in Europe. Or how much is the minimum monthly salary that Edi Rama has promised from January 1, 2026...
In a country where the government masturbates with an achievement such as the play-off without any merit, Armand Duka can set the ticket prices as he pleases. The army of selfie-takers, customs officers, anti-smuggling soldiers, and many other officers that Duka systematically scolds with tickets under his hand, will fill the stairs and undoubtedly the abuse will be great even in the stadium.
In a country that pays the most expensive oil price in the region, has the most uncontrolled food in Europe, has the greatest poverty and corruption, it is normal that even National Team tickets will be sold to people at ruthless prices. But the wonder is why the opposition is silent?
How is it possible that no opposition member is talking about the mess being made with the National Team tickets?!
They are either captured by the Duke, or terribly incompetent.
This opposition that was hoarse and pleased with a deputy minister who ended up in SPAK for a fish crate, is silent about such a big scandal worth millions of euros. Yes, it is millions of euros, because Albania played four qualifying matches this edition as the host and the stadium was full, while tickets were sold as Albanian championship matches are sold: in front of the public, but there is only one winner: the one who catches the scoreboard… Duka.
Why doesn't Sali Berisha, whose heart is breaking, speak out about the Albanian economy?
So why doesn't SPAK feel when such a powerful industry acts in an occult way?
Everyone knows that the federation is the most successful business that the Duke has today, but at least treat it as a legal business, where even though he sets the ticket price as he wants, he pays minimal taxes.
In a case like this, taxes should also be questioned: how much does the Albanian Football Association pay into the state coffers when it decides to set these prices?
What about the Competition Authority of Denar Biba, what is its opinion on these disproportionate prices for this humble people?
Therefore, today Albanians will enjoy the next circus, while tomorrow they will complain about the price of bread.
