FIFA has made the decision to ban the sale of alcohol from all World Cup stadium sites at Qatar 2022, after pressure from the host nation. The news comes just 48 hours before the tournament starts,…
Budweiser do not appear impressed with Qatar’s decision to ban alcohol at the World Cup, which they pay €75m to sponsor“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.”The news comes just two days before the World Cup kicks off, with host nation Qatar taking on Ecuador in the opening match,Qatar also finds itself in the spotlight over a number of other issues, including the deaths of many migrant workers who built the stadia and the nation’s treatment of women and LGBTQ+ people.
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