BRITS will only be allowed to booze at the World Cup in special drinking zones – or they could face up to six months in jail. Football fans are being told to take “no risks” in Qa…
“Don’t even think about celebrating big wins. It is too dangerous.”
However, the host nation has announced that it is easing some of its strict booze laws for November, asUsually, alcohol is only served in licensed restaurants and hotels for those aged 21 and over - but beach clubs and stadium kiosks will be selling booze as well when the competition kicks off. But boozy Brits will also have to cough up extra to enjoy a pint at the World Cup, as Qatar's 'sin tax' will see increase alcohol prices spike at the tournament.
The 'sin tax' is normally set at 100%, but Budweiser, which sponsors the competition, anticipates pints to cost around £6 in the designated fan zones while prices soar elsewhere. World Cup chief executive Nasser Al Khater said: “Alcohol is not part of our culture – but hospitality is.”
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