TheGuv Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 This is going to be such a shit World Cup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Tbf it's not completely controversial to not sell proper beer in stadiums. UEFA only lifted their ban in 2018 - in the past CL/EL and major tournaments you couldn't get booze in the grounds. I'm more surprised they ever went with this in the first place considering the laws of the country. But doing an about turn 2 days before the tournament kicks off is ridiculous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 19 minutes ago, ponsaelius said: Tbf it's not completely controversial to not sell proper beer in stadiums. UEFA only lifted their ban in 2018 - in the past CL/EL and major tournaments you couldn't get booze in the grounds. I'm more surprised they ever went with this in the first place considering the laws of the country. But doing an about turn 2 days before the tournament kicks off is ridiculous. It's been their plan all along I'd imagine. Wait till the very last minute when they know it's too late for people to change plans then do a U turn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgarve Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 10 minutes ago, sushimonster85 said: It's been their plan all along I'd imagine. Wait till the very last minute when they know it's too late for people to change plans then do a U turn. It’s fucking pathetic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed210 Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 13 minutes ago, 54 said: budweiser is cack anyway, wouldn’t even call it beer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgarve Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 12 minutes ago, Ed210 said: budweiser is cack anyway, wouldn’t even call it beer. Good input Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eveready Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 4 hours ago, GeordieDazzler said: I don’t know if it’s been talked about yet but I assume there will be no (real) Iran fans at their games? With Qatar being Sunni and Iran Shia? I don’t know all the complexities of the situation but don’t they see each other as mortal enemies? Iran and Qatar have quite friendly relations despite the Shia - Sunni issue. It's more of a regional proxy conflict between Saudi Arabia (Sunni) and Iran (Shia). Qatar are more closely aligned with Iran, which I think is more down to disagreements with the Saudi's than anything else. From a quick look online Iranians can travel to Qatar and apply for a 30 day travel visa on arrival. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, Eveready said: Iran and Qatar have quite friendly relations despite the Shia - Sunni issue. It's more of a regional proxy conflict between Saudi Arabia (Sunni) and Iran (Shia). Qatar are more closely aligned with Iran, which I think is more down to disagreements with the Saudi's than anything else. From a quick look online Iranians can travel to Qatar and apply for a 30 day travel visa on arrival. ah that makes sense, cheers man! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Quote 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." imagine your mate came back from a World Cup and you asked him how it was and he said it was "enjoyable, respectful and pleasant." https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12098/12750180/world-cup-2022-fans-will-not-be-allowed-to-buy-alcohol-around-stadiums-during-qatar-tournament Quote A FIFA statement said: "Following discussions between host country authorities and FIFA, a decision has been made to focus the sale of alcoholic beverages on the FIFA Fan Festival, other fan destinations and licensed venues, removing sales points of beer from Qatar's FIFA World Cup 2022 stadium perimeters. There is no impact to the sale of Bud Zero which will remain available at all Qatar's World Cup stadiums." A spokesperson for brewing company Anheuser-Busch InBev said "Our customers buy Bud for its robust taste, not its alcoholic content. I predict our alcohol-free Bud Zero will sell even better in stadiums than the previous brand." "Well, that's the end of me," he later added. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Fifa have been mugged off again then. Didn't realise til I read yesterday that the first game of the tournament was moved from Monday to Sunday, to give Qatar the first day to themselves. At Qatar's request, 3 months before the tournament Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 9 minutes ago, Interpolic said: Fifa have been mugged off again then. Didn't realise til I read yesterday that the first game of the tournament was moved from Monday to Sunday, to give Qatar the first day to themselves. At Qatar's request, 3 months before the tournament Also it’s usually the holders in the first game of the tournament not the hosts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, LFEE said: Also it’s usually the holders in the first game of the tournament not the hosts. holders last played first in 2002, been the hosts every world cup since. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 46 minutes ago, BlueStar said: There is no impact to the sale of Bud Zero which will remain available at all Qatar's World Cup stadiums." A spokesperson for brewing company Anheuser-Busch InBev said "Our customers buy Bud for its robust taste, not its alcoholic content. I predict our alcohol-free Bud Zero will sell even better in stadiums than the previous brand." "Well, that's the end of me," he later added. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Just now, Doctor Zaius said: holders last played first in 2002, been the hosts every world cup since. ?♂️ Fcuk I feel old ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizza Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, Doctor Zaius said: holders last played first in 2002, been the hosts every world cup since. They need to revert that rule if they're going to keep picking shit hosts like Qatar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamPS Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 I’m sure the FIFA execs had all these issues on their minds as they trousered the Qatari cash i bet they can’t believe they got away with it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Not paid much attention to the WC before now because it's clearly bleak af, but now it's here and more comes out and awful views and opinions are aired it's just worse and worse. Zero excitement for it at all, would rather not register with it at all tbh. I'll end up watching games because theyve denied me of perfectly good football that I'd usually be watching but the whole thig can get to fuck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizza Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Oh god Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 54 minutes ago, WilliamPS said: I’m sure the FIFA execs had all these issues on their minds as they trousered the Qatari cash i bet they can’t believe they got away with it Given it will be sold in hospitality areas they really have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Confused about why Qatar wanted this World Cup at all if they're not even going to attempt to get good publicity from it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eveready Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Not entirely convinced this will have the desired outcome. Are they trying to reduce 'anti-social behaviour' associated with drinking or is it pressure from more conservative elements in Qatar that they just don't want to see people drinking in public? You would think people this would increase the amount of people getting shitfaced before the game so they don't sober up and try to smuggle alcohol into the stadiums. Would also like to see how the sober zones can be kept civil without beating the shit out of the intoxicated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCK Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Black market booze empire to the rescue. Also Qatar have played a blinder here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 I'm looking forward to it starting now, mind. I'm scum though tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Is it Boxing Day yet so we can get back to proper football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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