Qatar prohibits the pouring of alcohol and beer in the football stadiums
During the 2022 World Cup it is forbidden to drink alcohol in the stadiums. With this measure, Qatar ensures that football fans cannot enjoy a beer before, during and after the game. Of course, with this ban, the organization also hopes to prevent riots and disturbances.
Hassan Al-Thawadi, head of the organization in Qatar, does not want to serve beer and other beverages in the football stadiums and the surrounding area. He tells Al-Sharq that " Qatar against alcohol in the stadiums and its surroundings " is.
The ban on alcohol during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is a major problem for FIFA. Beer producer Budweiser is a major sponsor of FIFA and has been donating beer since 1986 during the World Football Championship. On October 25, 2011 they have entered into a contract for the 2022 World Cup, but this is now in question.
Also at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil & euml; there were problems with serving alcoholic beverages. Due to acts of violence, beer is strictly forbidden in the stadiums. Because of the power of FIFA, the government has adapted the laws and rules especially for the Football World Cup, which meant that beer could still be served.
In addition, Russia, as the organizer of the 2018 World Cup, is not enthusiastic about donating of beer and vodka in the football stadiums. FIFA and Russia are busy in consultation, but it seems that Russia too will have to adjust the laws and regulations because of the importance of the sponsoring .
Read all news »Published on: 09-11-2016 17:00 | Updated on: 09-11-2016 17:00 | By: Patrick
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During the 2022 World Cup in Qatar it is forbidden to drink alcohol in the stadiums. The problem is that beer producer Budweiser is a major sponsor of FIFA.
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