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Qatar beer policy

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Fill your boots....or not.

FIFA said Saturday that Budweiser with alcohol will be sold “within the stadium perimeter prior to kickoff and after the final whistle.”

“Inside the stadium bowl ticket holders will have access to non-alcoholic Budweiser Zero,” soccer’s world body said. “At the FIFA Fan Festival, Budweiser will be available to purchase from 6.30 p.m."

Qatar’s organizing committee and AB InBev declined comment Saturday on the issue.

Alcohol is more available in Qatar than some Middle East states though it is served only in hotel restaurants and bars that have licenses. It is illegal to consume it elsewhere.

Still, Qatar has had to relax its regulation of alcohol for the 29-day tournament starting Nov. 20. It is expected to attract more than 1 million visitors including fans from 31 other nations to the tiny Emirate.
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I think it's immoral of FIFA to use financial leverage to pressure Qatar into letting their sponsor's crappy beer get served, if that isn't the local culture. FIFA boast about the World Cup being played in all different regions, and I agree that's a good aim, but not if they aren't going to request local customs.

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I’ve no issue with different regions… It’s more that Qatar has no football pedigree and the authorities have bent over backwards to satisfy them.
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btajim - mcfc wrote: Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:49 pm ...the authorities have bent over backwards to satisfy them.
It's an out and out mystery, isn't it?
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btajim - mcfc wrote: Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:49 pm I’ve no issue with different regions… It’s more that Qatar has no football pedigree and the authorities have bent over backwards to satisfy them.
I'm pretty sure that's still not legal there.
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bonzosbeard wrote: Sun Sep 04, 2022 1:13 pm Fill your boots....or not.

FIFA said Saturday that Budweiser with alcohol will be sold “within the stadium perimeter prior to kickoff and after the final whistle.”

“Inside the stadium bowl ticket holders will have access to non-alcoholic Budweiser Zero,” soccer’s world body said. “At the FIFA Fan Festival, Budweiser will be available to purchase from 6.30 p.m."

Qatar’s organizing committee and AB InBev declined comment Saturday on the issue.

Alcohol is more available in Qatar than some Middle East states though it is served only in hotel restaurants and bars that have licenses. It is illegal to consume it elsewhere.

Still, Qatar has had to relax its regulation of alcohol for the 29-day tournament starting Nov. 20. It is expected to attract more than 1 million visitors including fans from 31 other nations to the tiny Emirate.
It had no choice really. 500K alcoholics shortly to arrive in the country


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