To think that alcohol ban in Qatar shouldn’t be a shock

[Laurendelaney1987]

The Newspapers are reporting that alcohol will not be served in stadiums during the World Cup.

I don’t understand the uproar: it’s a Muslim country: if you go there you shouldn’t expect to be drinking. Visitors have a choice of whether to visit or not, and Qatar are quite right to not want lots of drunks causing mayhem.

There are many many issues with hosting the World Cup in Qatar: but I don’t think this is a big one

It is not banned 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

Foreigners can and do drink in specially designated areas.

They are completely out of line to make last minute changes. But it’s not surprising.

So - should read do 🙄😁

Completely agree!

it’s the same with dressing somewhat modestly in certain spaces, no one gives a hoot that you have to cover your shoulders visiting the Vatican but is up in arms when you might have to do that same in a Muslim country

exactly, there are millions of people who enjoy sport without getting bladdered. For some fans it is their concept of "passion" is to be unruly thugs when footy comes into the.

That’s not what happened though is it.

Foreigners can and do drink in specially designated areas
Yes, I know, see my other comment - it is banned usually unless they're bending the rules as you're a Westerner and they want your cash.
One rule for the rest of the country, one for the rich tourists.

It could also be said When you agreed to host the world, you also agreed to host the different cultures, tastes and mannerisms of the different people of the world.

But they've paid good money thinking they can have a few beers
It's got nothing to do with you if they get bladdered. That's what some wanted to do and paid good money to do that. Why should it be allowed to be taken away from them at the last minute??

Haha, yes they make blame women for getting raped and hand out death sentences for reasonably petty crimes - but yes you are bang on they should be applauded for sticking to their guns!

Law and order! Punishment! Lock them all up!

A true sign of a country who deserves respect

Honestly couldn't make it up 😂

Yep!

I think the papers are just trying to highlight why it was a bad idea for FIFA to agree to Quatar holding the World Cup - I am glad that it’s FIFA who are going to suffer due to them breaching the contract with Budweiser. FIFA should never have awarded the World Cup to Quatar - not because of the alcohol issue but because of human rights abuses.

I think it's hilarious. First there were reports it would be 12 quid a beer, and now no beer
The sponsors must be jumping for joy!

Absolutely... and of course if they had said that they would not have been awarded the hosting rights.

I think they've played FIFA.. and services them right.

*Serves them right

Look what happens with football hooligans and alcohol in a regular world Cup or euro. I am not surprised that the Qatari don't want violence and thuggish behaviour on their streets. Yobs pissing all over the place and carnage and mayhem.

I hope they crack down hard like the Italians did during Italian 90. I watched a documentary on Channel 4 or 5 a few days ago about it. The amount of hard work & planning that went in to prevent a massive kickoff involving the British fans & the mafia was amazing. I was surprised to hear that a beer bellied yob thought he could take on the Italian mafia! 😂

The Italians also had an alcohol ban in place before the matches so it's not a new thing.

Exactly, and they don't mind how many beers you drink in their overpriced hotels!!!

That's because there isn't a human right to show someone your shoulder is there

#freetheshoulder

Don't host the world Cup then if it upsets your sensibilities.

No alcohol in stadiums everywhere would be good - if you’re a massive football fan, you don’t need booze to get through a couple of hours in the World Cup - Have a drink after.

Absolutely this. A pity the outrage about alcohol restrictions isn't channelled towards the shocking human rights abuses.

There are lots of claims being made about respecting local rules etc but TBH I can actually only think of one or two countries around or adjacent to the Gulf in that (supposedly) have a total and permanent ban on alcohol..( deffo Saudi, and I'd guess probably Afghanistan)...anybody know of any others? There must be some?

I'd agree with others upthread that say that most places in that part of the world that are thought to be "dry" actually usually do allow alcohol to be served, subject to sometimes quite strict restrictions.

Are they any openly gay players playing or have they kept quiet? I'd be interested to know how the security is handled.

But it was agreed up front. They are changing the rules now.
If I booked, paid for and took time off for a Turkey dinner, and a few days before I'm told no sorry its vegan nut roast. I would be wanting my money back, if I'd had to book flights and a hotel too I'd be pissed off, and I dont even drink.

I can only imagine the people up in arms about this are thick as mince.

I think the problem is that it’s a sudden, late decision. Apparently it’s sponsored by Budweiser !