FIFA World Cup 2022: Alcohol-free Qatar World Cup – The venues for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar could be an alcohol-free zone. The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be the first held in a Muslim country and there will be strict controls on alcohol consumption. Many are waiting to hear how organisers are planning to handle football fans who love to sip on alcohol during a match. Follow Latest Football News LIVE with InsideSport.IN
FIFA World Cup 2022: Stadiums in Qatar to be alcohol-free for mega World Cup event in Qatar, Check out WHY?
Qatar’s World Cup stadiums are set to be alcohol-free, with beer sales outside arenas only allowed before and after some matches, a source with knowledge of plans for the tournament said 🍺❌ pic.twitter.com/3gaVVGtFRG
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FIFA World Cup 2022: Stadiums in Qatar to be alcohol-free for mega World Cup event in Qatar, Check out WHY?
Ahead of the mega event, which will be the first to be played in a Muslim country, Qatar’s World Cup stadiums are set to be alcohol-free with beer sales outside arenas only allowed prior to and after the conclusion of some matches.
Thus, the alcohol ban can present a unique challenge for the organisers of the showpiece event as often fans can be seen enjoying their drinks sponsored by global brewing brands in such tournaments.
“At stadiums, the plans are still being finalised, but the current discussion is to allow fans to have beer upon arrival and when leaving stadium, but beer won’t be served during the match or inside the stadium bowl,” the source told Reuters.
FIFA World Cup 2022: Stadiums in Qatar to be alcohol-free for mega World Cup event in Qatar, Check out WHY?
Although fans will be allowed to buy beer during restricted times and at certain venues in Doha. Alcohol will be available to certain fans at the Doha Golf Club, however, that is some distance away from stadiums and the fan zones.
A spokesperson for the organisers, Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy has pointed out that together with FIFA they will reveal the plans regarding alcohol availability “in due course”.
“Alcohol is already available in designated areas in Qatar, such as hotels and bars, and this will not change in 2022. With the aim of catering to visiting fans in 2022, alcohol will be available in additional designated areas during the tournament,” the spokesperson said.
Source: Reuters, WION, Sportbible
FIFA World Cup 2022: Stadiums in Qatar to be alcohol-free for mega World Cup event in Qatar, Check out WHY?
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