Manchester City supporters have expressed dismay at the steep concession prices as they attended the Club World Cup opener in Philadelphia against Wydad.
A can of premium beer was listed at £12.30, whilst domestic beer cost £10.81 at the Lincoln Financial Field venue, which saw The Sky Blues come out on top with a 2-0 victory.
Non-alcoholic options proved equally expensive, with a bottle of water priced at £7.45 and bottled soft drinks at £7.
Mixed drinks topped the price list at £13.79, with wine costing £11.55.
Manchester City won their opening Club World Cup game 2-0 against Moroccan side Wydad
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One City fan sarcastically commented, "nice and reasonable prices" on social media, whilst another noted: "Then they ask for a tip on top."
The only snack available, peanuts, was priced at £6.
American supporters responded with sympathy to the complaints, acknowledging that such pricing is standard across US entertainment venues.
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Manchester City fans were shocked at the prices at Lincoln Financial Field on Wednesday
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"Trust me, we as Americans hate these prices too," one fan wrote in response to the outcry.
Another American supporter added: "Welcome to the US 'entertainment' business."
The match at Lincoln Financial Field, normally home to the Philadelphia Eagles NFL team, drew 37,446 spectators for City's 2-0 victory over Moroccan side Wydad on Wednesday.
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Despite the price complaints, Manchester City fans received welcome news when Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium shared their significantly lower pricing structure ahead of City's next match there.
The venue revealed that domestic beer starts at just £3.73, with premium options ranging from £4.47 to £8.20.
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We are ready to welcome the 🌎 to #Atlanta for the @FIFACWC.
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Here are a few menus to show what the concession prices will be (NOTE: SAME AS ALWAYS!!) pic.twitter.com/a2Femx9pbj
Bottled water costs £2.20 at the Atlanta stadium, whilst soft drinks are priced between £1.50 and £3.
The venue emphasised these are their standard prices, writing "We are ready to welcome the to Atlanta for the Club World Cup" noting prices will remain the same throughout the tournament.
Food options include pizza slices at £2.20 and burgers ranging from £4.47 to £6.71.
The stark price difference prompted fans to praise Atlanta's approach, with one supporter writing: "Best food prices, for a stadium hands down."
Another explained that "Gotta love MBS [Mercedes-Benz Stadium], Most reasonable concession prices!"
City will visit the Atlanta venue on Sunday to face Al Ain from the United Arab Emirates in their second group match, before travelling to Orlando to play Juventus.
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