The Latest Breaking News from Alcohol

Banning display of alcohol in Scottish shops could hammer businesses, government warned

SNP ministers have launched a "heavy-handed" public consultation over plans to restrict adverts for beers, wines and spirits.

Daily Record · Nov 18, 2022

Why the late decision? Fans banned from buying alcohol at World Cup stadiums

The decision was taken in consultation with the host country authorities.

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022

World Cup organisers say beer won’t be sold at stadiums in Qatar

Alcohol will still be available to those in hospitality areas and also at the FIFA Fan Festival in central Doha.

Al Jazeera · Nov 18, 2022

Fans banned from buying alcohol at World Cup stadiums two days before kick-off

No one attending matches will be able to consume alcohol within the stadium perimeter, with the exception of corporate spectators.

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022

Qatar bans beer from World Cup stadiums after 11th-hour U-turn

Fifa has confirmed alcohol will be banned for World Cup fans at grounds in a major and unprecedented volte-face two days before the tournament kicks off

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2022

Alcohol banned at World Cup in sudden U-turn two days before tournament starts

No one attending matches will now be able to consume alcohol in any part of the stadia

Wales Online · Nov 18, 2022

Budweiser delete cryptic four-word response after Qatar World Cup 2022 alcohol ban confirmed

Budweiser had responded to reports that alcohol will be banned at the World Cup in Qatar.

Football London · Nov 18, 2022

Beer banned from Qatar World Cup stadiums as FIFA release statement after U-turn

FIFA have released a statement after pressure from the Qatari royal family confirming alcohol will no longer be in sale inside stadiums at games during the World Cup

Daily Mirror · Nov 18, 2022

‘Well, this is awkward’: Budweiser deleted tweet as World Cup 2022 hosts Qatar ban beer

Budweiser has issued a now-deleted response as World Cup hosts Qatar banned the sale of beer just two days out from the start of the tournament.

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2022

Qatar stuns FIFA by banning beer sales in World Cup 2022 stadiums just days before tournament

The move is a dramatic U-turn by Qatari officials just days before the tournament kicks off on Sunday evening.

Irish Mirror · Nov 18, 2022