Two England fans from Lancashire will be delighted that they got to see England comfortably beat Iran 6-2 in their opening World Cup game. But struggling to find anywhere to drink left them feeling disappointed in the build up.
Alan Slater and Maxi Sherritt, both from Preston, spoke to reporters in the country today ahead of the Three Lions win saying that while everyone in the country has been helpful, the fan zones aren't what they thought they would be and many are struggling to find places to drink.
It comes after football’s governing body - FIFA - confirmed on Friday it had pulled plans to sell beer within the stadium perimeters. Mr Slater, 67, speaking in central Doha, told the PA news agency: “It’s what I expected it to be really – you knew before you came it was going to be dear. I’m a bit disappointed the fan zones aren’t open all day.”
