The decision to cancel tickets for Dundee schoolchildren to watch the Barcelona Champions League match in Newcastle has sparked controversy.

The tickets were meant for 60 students from a local school, but they have now been revoked following a backlash on social media.

It is understood that the backlash was largely due to the fact that the tickets were not offered to other local schools or community groups in the area.

The decision to cancel the tickets has been met with disappointment from the school and the students, who were looking forward to watching the match.

The incident has highlighted concerns about fairness and equality in the allocation of tickets for major sporting events.

The football club has yet to comment on the matter, but it is understood that they are reviewing their ticket allocation policies.

The incident has sparked a wider debate about the allocation of tickets for major sporting events and how they should be distributed fairly.