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Qatar U-Turns On Beer Sale Rules Two Days Before World Cup

Two days before the start of the World Cup, Qatar has u-turned on allowing alcohol be sold at stadiu...
Ben Finnegan
Ben Finnegan

12:07 PM - 18 Nov 2022



Qatar U-Turns On Beer Sale Rul...

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Qatar U-Turns On Beer Sale Rules Two Days Before World Cup

Ben Finnegan
Ben Finnegan

12:07 PM - 18 Nov 2022



Two days before the start of the World Cup, Qatar has u-turned on allowing alcohol be sold at stadiums.

The Gulf state has strict rules around alcohol consumption - but exceptions were going to be made.

Tournament sponsors Budweiser had been told to make stands inside the venue perimeter less prominent, but now beer won't be sold at all.

It could cause contractual issues between FIFA and the brewer.

Budweiser has responded to the announcement by tweeting "Well, this is awkward...".

The tweet has since been deleted.

The beer brand has a multi-million euro sponsorship deal with tournament organisers Fifa.

Football's governing body says the U-turn has been made to 'focus the sale' of alcohol on fan parks and other licenced venues.



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