Junge Welt: Loyalty Rewarded – Dec 18, 2025

Long-term fans of the German national team are to be rewarded with cheaper tickets for their loyalty at the World Cup after sharp criticism of the world association FIFA. But how exactly the small special contingent of tickets for 60 US dollars (51 euros) will be distributed is still unclear. “Fans are therefore strongly advised not to cancel any applications they have made so far and to wait for further information on the award process,” wrote the German Football Association…

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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