Is ticket resale illegal in Colombia? Andrés Cadavid revealed a 'big business' with Millonarios tickets
Andrés Cadavid, former defender and figurehead of Millonarios FC in 2017, made explosive statements that did not sit well with the fans of the Bogotá club.
TL;DR
- Andrés Cadavid, a former Millonarios FC player, confessed to reselling 200-300 tickets for the 2017 final.
- The tickets, bought for 90,000 pesos, were resold for up to 600,000 pesos each, generating significant profit.
- Fans have expressed anger, calling the action a betrayal and accusing Cadavid of exploiting supporters.
- The incident raises questions about the ethics and legality of ticket resale by athletes.
- Ticket resale without authorization can lead to fines in Colombia, but legal enforcement is complex.
- While scalping is difficult to control, Cadavid's involvement from within the club is seen as particularly egregious.