Low ticket sales for David Beckham's LA Galaxy clash in Indonesia leaves tour organisers unhappy

The organisers for the MLS champions clash with an Indonesian Select XI admit they want to sell many more tickets, and have dismissed claims prices are too high

 The organisers of Wednesday's exhibition match between David Beckham's LA Galaxy and an Indonesian Select XI in Jakarta have admitted ticket sales are not at a level they had hoped for.
 
Hasani Abdulgani, who is the president director of Mahaka Sports, who have been promoting the game, said that ticket sales have not reached the set target.

"I am not very happy with the results of ticket sales, from around of 70,000 tickets, nearly half are not yet sold,” Abdulgani told Bola Kompas.

He added: "The expensive tickets already sold out, but the cheap tickets are deserted from buyers."

However, Abdulgani remained optimistic ticket sales would reach the target based on the typical number of walk-up purchases from Indonesian football fans.

There has been speculation the pricing of tickets has been to blame for the underwhelming interest so far, but Mahaka Sports director Eric Thohir remained confident they would reach their goal.

“Ticket sales are good, they are not doing great but everything will be good,” Thohir told Associated Press.

“In terms of broadcasting and sponsorship, we are doing well. Our goal is to sell about 45,000 tickets. Pricing should be no problems but there have been lots of games recently."

In accordance with the agreement, the LA Galaxy will play some of their stars including Beckham, Landon Danovan, and Robbie Keane to play against the Indonesian Select XI.

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Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo confirms club has entered talks to sign LA Galaxy midfielder David Beckham

The former Manchester United star is out of contract in December and recently admitted that he was aware of two "big European clubs" that were chasing his signature

Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo has confirmed that the French club have entered talks with Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham.
 
The former England captain is out of contract next month and while he has not ruled out extending his stay in the United States, he recently admitted that he was aware of two "big European clubs" that were hoping to secure his signature.

Leonardo is well-acquainted with Beckham having coached AC Milan during his loan spell in Italy two seasons ago.

"Yes, we've spoken," the former Brazil international told The Sun. "These situations take time. We'll see if something suits him and suits us.

"I know his history and he doesn't need to tell me his past. He went to Milan and it was the same thing. There is a rapport with him.
"When you talk about Beckham, you're talking about something big. Now his contract is finished, he will decide his future."
PSG have invested heavily in their squad since being taken over by the Qatar Investment Authority during the summer.
At age 36, many have labelled the club's pursuit of Beckham as an attempt to boost their global brand but Leonardo dismissed such accusations.
"If Beckham thinks about coming, that's something we should be happy about," he said. "I think he can still bring something on the pitch with the person he is and the experience he has.
"If a player like him is thinking about Paris St-Germain that's good, and we've opened the door for discussions. Everybody's talking about PSG and that pleases me.
"PSG are on the up, there are 45,000 people in the stadium and everyone's happy."

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