Not a footie fan as such, but this last minute decision is despicable Alcohol will not be sold at the World Cup's eight stadiums in Qatar after Fifa changed its policy two days before the start of the tournament. Alcohol was set to be served "in select areas within stadiums", despite its sale being strictly controlled in the Muslim country. Those in corporate areas of stadiums at the tournament will still be able to purchase alcohol. The World Cup starts on Sunday when Qatar play Ecuador. Budweiser, a major sponsor of Fifa, is owned by beer maker AB InBev and had exclusive rights to sell beer at the World Cup. "Following discussions between host country authorities and Fifa, a decision has been made to focus the sale of alcoholic beverages on the Fifa fan festival, other fan destinations and licensed venues, removing sales points of beer from Qatar's Fifa World Cup 2022 stadium perimeters," said a statement from world football's governing body. "There is no impact to the sale of Bud Zero which will remain available at all Qatar's World Cup stadiums. "Host country authorities and Fifa will continue to ensure that the stadiums and surrounding areas provide an enjoyable, respectful and pleasant experience for all fans. "The tournament organisers appreciate AB InBev's understanding and continuous support to our joint commitment to cater for everyone during the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022." Budweiser posted a message on Twitter on Friday saying, "Well, this is awkward" before the post was later deleted.
Shearer places a trophy above the value of human life. He is a sychophant for the Saudi sportswashers and will happily take the blood money to promote their villanous regime. In short, he's a cunt.
Not sure why it’s despicable, Qatar is a very conservative Muslim country and I was surprised the sale of alcohol was permitted in the first place. In many instances, general bad behaviour and crowd violence is more often fuelled by consumption of too much alcohol and IMO, it should be banned at all ‘sporting’ events. Montmelo has been alcohol free for years but it doesn’t stop tens of thousands of eager fans attending the Catalunya MotoGP. Feel free to nuke away Andy
Fair point. Not having a beer at a match wouldn’t worry me, but I think it’s the timing of the ‘ban’ that’s a bit off.
People have a drink or five at Rugby, very little violence off field there. Its a footie problem. Personally, I dont drink much so I wouldnt care either way. Sooner have a cup of tea.
Very dangerous attitude that and was not only the root cause of 20 years of Hillsborough slurs but also the cause of the near catastrophic build up to the CL final in Paris a year or so ago, showing attitudes haven't changed in all that time. Usually by people with "no interest in football". Not a dig at you bootsam per se btw.
Well, there are a few interesting rugby games scheduled this weekend, don’t loose all hope. I’ll certainly try and catch a couple of these. Football? Not a big fan of the people attracted by this sport, frankly, so not usually tempted to watch any game. That’s unfortunate as I love playing with a bunch of buddies.
Not really interested in the England team and Southgates negative teams selection. Funny how Grealish is in the squad now he warms the bench for City, yet when he was Villas super star Southgate didn’t rate him. I’ll nit be busting a gut to watch this World Cup.
Pretty sure most football fans can cope with that. What most people dont like is deceit and people going back on their words. What other promises are the Qatari authorities going to go back on i wonder?
On a business level there’s going to be some very cross sponsors who have invested millions on promotion of their particular alcoholic brand and sales, only to have rug pulled from from under their feet in the eleventh hour On a more human level it’s BEER we are talking about! And I know you, as I am, are fervent supporters of that particular sport!
Have the Qatar organisers moved to more humanitarian stadiums now. Which footie team play Twickenham United or Atheletico Twickenham?
