New Jersey has fired one last parting shot at FIFA as MetLife Stadium prepares to host the World Cup final.Tensions flared before the tournament as the return fare from Penn Station shot up from $12.50 to $98 — it was almost $150 before fan backlash forced a reduction.MetLife Stadium will break the World Cup final attendance recordGettyNow, Governor Mikie Sherrill is furious at FIFA‘s plan to auction off pieces of the turf after Spain’s clash with Argentina, which takes place amid concerns over wildfire smoke.Reports claimed that world soccer’s governing body hoped to raise $11 million, with fans able to buy sections of the field encased in resin at prices ranging from $450 to $3,000.New Jersey lawmakers are fuming considering it was the state that paid for the grass field that replaced the $1.6 billion stadium’s usual turf.Per northjersey.com, the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, which operates the complex, spent $13.04 million ensuring the surface would meet FIFA’s exacting standards,Steve Sigmund — a spokesperson for Gov. Sherrill — told The Athletic: “As the Governor has said, New Jersey paid multiple millions for the total expense for the pitch at MetLife Stadium, so New Jersey taxpayers should share in any proceeds.”There has also been condemnation from New Jersey Assembly Republicans, with both sides of the aisle united against the plan.“FIFA needs to get off our turf, literally,” said Assemblyman Mike Inganamort. “New Jersey taxpayers funded $13 million in upgrades to MetLife Stadium, including replacing the artificial turf with grass. “Additionally, the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority holds the stadium’s land lease. This is state-owned property. FIFA can’t just sell off the soccer pitch without permission.“What is happening is not just a bad deal for the taxpayers of New Jersey, it’s illegal. “The Sherrill administration must use every tool at their disposal to stop FIFA from selling off our field, including seeking a restraining order.Over 80,000 fans will cram into the venueGetty“It is American-grown grass paid for by the taxpayers of New Jersey and planted at a state-owned complex. “The sale must follow all the rules and laws that dictate how state surplus property is sold. It must benefit New Jersey taxpayers — not FIFA or a host committee that splits resources across New Jersey and New York.“FIFA’s World Cup was bankrolled by New Jersey taxpayers, and they have walked all over us. This is the final insult. It is time this administration stands up to them.”FIFA hit back at the reports, insisting that the local organizing committee would benefit and questioning the reported figures.“To clarify, the turf sale initiative is a host city-led initiative, not a FIFA revenue driver as incorrectly reported in recent days,” a spokesperson told The Athletic. “FIFA receives a nominal royalty fee (