In Mexico, it's already 2050: Club America's fans buy beer with a tag to avoid pickpocketing
Reading Time: 1min | Thu. 07.09.23. | 10:13
Due to countless robberies at the stadium, the Mexicans have found a solution to fight the crime in a bizarre fashion
Let's put it this way: Mexico is as exotic as it gets, both in terms of living and sports. And the mixture of the two is even more unique and a bit chaotic.
Bearing that in mind, you shouldn't be shocked that crime is present even in the stadiums during football matches. Pickpocketing and similar crimes are everyday things, and fans are becoming increasingly afraid that they could end up with no wallets. So, Mexico's most decorated and influential side, Club America, which plays its games at the legendary Azteca Stadium, joined forces with brewers to ensure fans feel safe while enjoying themselves at the terraces.
Había muchos robos durante los partidos del América, entonces inventaron esto. 🇲🇽
— Valentín Torres Erwerle ✍️🎙️ (@TorresErwerle) September 6, 2023
Espectacular. pic.twitter.com/axMjUbHXYS
They came up with a bizarre yet useful idea - you no longer have to pay for the beer by pulling money out of your wallet and trousers. The payment is made by a tiny tag device you previously installed and attached to your Club America shirt underneath the club's crest. All you need is to have enough money in your account, and the payment can be done in just a few seconds, with all the security you can possibly have.
What a simplicity and protection!
