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

Spot on.

They think it's all over ........for FIFA

It is now!

Plenty of folks criticised Russia btw - turns out they were bang on the money as to the bankrupt morality of that state.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_2018_FIFA_World_Cup_controversies

Don't remember people fussing like that about the deaths of workers in russia before wordcup. Few articles and that was it.

not sure, are you a football fan? I saw quite a lot of protest from the time it was awarded. My decision on Russia was different to my decision on Qatar in that this time i am completely ignoring it, unless there is a demo to go to. For Russia i didn't spend any money on it, no public viewings (or pub visits or anything) and i literally switched on for the kick-off and switched off during half-time and swiched back on again until the end of the 2nd half. All my discussions were related to on-pitch activity, or discussions about human rights abuses in the country.

Hypocritical? meh. We all do what we're comfortable with. I'm happy for the WC to go to a country with a tradition of playing football. Russia has that. I am not happy with my money going to them so it didn't and i didn't give FIFA or anyone else any encouragement by attending events, doing sweepstakes etc.

We're all human and we all have our own red lines with blurry edges. Nestlé no. Shell, no. Dairy industry? only those certified with high standards. Egg industry? free range and no shredding of male chicks. etc etc.

There is a binding multi million dollar contract with Budweiser which they knew about at the start, yet with only three days to go they want to breach that contract. Further evidence of what a dishonest regime it is. Shame on all those who are or will be involved in this absolute sham and perversion of sport, and with the exploiters of slave labour to build their stadiums - more than 6,500 construction workers died.. This means you David Beckham, among others. I wish it was not being shown on TV.

Foreigners have always been able to drink alcohol there in limited circumstances. However, I wouldn't ever feel confident - for one, I wouldn't be able to keep up with any law changes, and their punishments are severe for breaching something that would be acceptable in this country. The odds of making an inadvertent but serious screw-up would be high.

Whilst people weren't unreasonable to expect alcohol to be available, I don't understand how they ever actually wanted to drink it there. Some things just aren't worth the risk.

I wish they'd ban alcohol in the stadium I go to, at least during playing time.
I'm sick of being interrupted to let people go to the bar and return carrying pints.
Missing the action on the field, having to get up and down and trying to avoid being drenched in beer. It's no fun.
It used not be like that til we got our super shiny stadium.
I remember going to the UK some years back and being surprised by the numbers of people going to the bar during the game.
This custom then, sadly migrated to Ireland. The shiny stadium had to be paid for.
It really spoils the game.
On the one hand we have government policy trying to get people reduce their alcohol intake as the health costs are huge for alcohol related illnesses, not to mention how it impacts family life.
Yet at every sports event alcohol is being abused by many.
It doesn't make sense.

Jheeze. It's just alcohol, can they not go one day without it smh

I think it's sad that so many people actually believe they can only have a good time if they're drinking alcohol.

I've said this for years.

People's attitudes towards alcohol is bizarre. To want to drink to the extent that you waste a day feeling crap the day after? Why?

I was surprised it was being allowed as freely as was suggested in first place
Anyone going needs to give their heads a wobble

Now we know why he queued for the Queen whilst letting Schofield/Willoughby take all the flak - he doesn't have the best PR for anything.

I wish they'd ban alcohol in the stadium I go to, at least during playing time.
I'm sick of being interrupted to let people go to the bar and return carrying pints.

We don't get that. There is usually one or two in the 5 minutes up to half time but that's it. We do have guys going round with Ghostbuster type contraptions selling beer though, refilling your cup etc. In the home end it is almost inevitable that you'll get a beer-shower if we score. It's part of the fun for some

Excellent point!

This x1000.

As the crook Blaetter is still walking free I wouldn't hold your breath.

I’m not Muslim but I’m fed up of all the fuss about Qatar. If you go to a Muslim country, you don’t drink booze

Bless your naivity!

Blatter should pay Budweiser from his own pocket.

As the crook Blaetter is still walking free I wouldn't hold your breath.

everything that shines a light on the corrupt fuckers at FIFA and UEFA who are ruining our game (and to a lesser degree the national FAs. Yes, DFB I'm looking at you) is ok by me.

And for all you "oh so NOW you're cross, it's all about beer" put a sock in it unless you've been following my SM for the last 10 years or so. A lot of people have been cross for a long time. Beer is just one of the things that will peak more people about this issue. But bottom line: it's a contractual thing.

Part of me is going "fucking well played, Qatar, well played". The other part of me is going "FIFA? Nuke it from orbit, it's the only way to be sure"

Exactly.
The issue is human rights (& FIFA corruption) not respecting another country's alcohol rules (it would be best if it wasn't served here either imo)

I think you're missing the point.

Eloquently said. I like it.

It is like The Simpsons clip when Homer realises how boring American football is without drinking.

I have never felt the need to drink when watching sport. Maybe it will do some people some good.

You are so missing the point. By miles. You sound like an idiot tbh.

Also a good excuse to come on here and moralise about drinking

The last minute changes aren't just restricted to inside the 8 stadiums but also include around them - the Qatari royal family don't want sale and drinking of alcohol visible in public

Temp in doha 32 degrees and wales have called off training as too hot they're hoping to train later when it cools down

So many reasons not to host in Qatar

Temp in doha 32 degrees and wales have called off training as too hot they're hoping to train later when it cools down

gosh! Didn't see that coming at all