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Beer ban is show of strength and an almighty two fingers up to Qatar’s critics

The late decision on the sale of alcohol in World Cup stadiums shows that the host nation is running the show, not Fifa

The Guardian - UK

Why Qatar’s last-minute flex over matchday booze is particularly telling

In today’s Football Daily: Beer, Beckham and a surefire way to Stop Football

The Guardian - UK

Aaron Ramsdale sends message to England fans in Qatar after World Cup beer ban

FIFA announced a last-minute U-turn which means beer will not be sold in stadiums at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar but England's Aaron Ramsdale has vowed to make it up to fans

Daily Mirror

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Qatar Bans Stadium Beer Sales Two Days Before World Cup

The shocking change of course is just one a few last-minute adjustments taking place in the host nation.

Sports Illustrated

Budweiser's perfect deleted tweet as World Cup 2022 hosts Qatar ban beer

Budweiser pay FIFA around £63million for the privilege of being its exclusive beer supplier at major tournaments - but other than Bud Zero, its non-alcoholic brand, there will be no Budweiser for fans in and around stadiums in Qatar

Daily Mirror

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

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.

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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

‘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

Soccer-No alcohol sales permitted at Qatar's World Cup stadium sites

Alcoholic beer will not be sold at Qatar's World Cup stadiums, world soccer governing body FIFA said on Friday, a last minute reversal which raised questions among some supporters about the host country's ability to deliver on promises to fans.

Reuters

Why Qatar has banned beer sales at World Cup 2022 stadiums

A decision has been made on the sale of alcoholic drinks within the eight stadiums just days before the World Cup in Qatar.

Football London

Beer BANNED at World Cup 2022 as hosts Qatar make late U-turn to send FIFA scrambling

Beer has been banned at World Cup stadiums with FIFA this morning pressured into a sensational late U-turn by their Qatari hosts.

Evening Standard

World Cup organizers to ban alcoholic beer sales at stadiums

A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that World Cup organizers will ban the sale of all beer with alcohol at the eight stadiums used for the soccer tournament

The Independent UK

Qatar to announce ban on alcohol sales at World Cup stadiums - reports

Beer is set to be banned at World Cup stadiums with FIFA this morning reportedly pressured into a sensational late U-turn by their Qatari hosts.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Qatar World Cup bans alcohol around stadiums in last-ditch U-turn

Budweiser’s parent company AB InBev pays Fifa for exclusive rights to sell beer at the World Cup

Irish Mirror

RTE's Tony O'Donoghue interested to see how fans are policed at World Cup after incident in Qatar

RTE's football correspondent was stopped by police while filming a piece to camera ahead of the tournament in Doha on Thursday

Irish Mirror

Qatar in World Cup alcohol U-turn as they call for beer to be banned from all stadiums

The sale of alcohol is strictly controlled in the desert state

Daily Mirror

Qatar stuns FIFA by calling for ban on beer being sold in World Cup 2022 stadiums

The Qatari royal family want a total stadium ban on alcohol which has left FIFA in a precarious position ahead of the World Cup opener on Sunday as they try to appease the situation

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Evening Standard

Women’s World Cup 2023: top tournament tracks to roar on the Lionesses

Getting hyped ahead of the Lionesses’ World Cup final? Here’s your official soundtrack?

Al Jazeera

China’s businesses get top billing at World Cup after team flops

Chinese brands, including Wanda Group and Vivo, are the biggest-spending sponsors at the 2022 tournament.

The Guardian - UK

Football fans will have to pay £12 for a beer at World Cup in Qatar

Organisers had promised to keep prices modest and there is a limit of four drinks per order amid fears of binge drinking

Wales Online

Budweiser releases 'all eyes on England' advert for World Cup - and doesn't mention Wales

Budweiser's largest brewery in the UK is in Magor in south-east Wales

Wales Online

Qatar World Cup organisers scramble to hide beer tents amid fears of upsetting locals

The plans have emerged just days before the World Cup kicks off in Qatar

The Guardian - UK

Netflix with ads draws some big brands – but others are unimpressed

L’Oréal and Budweiser owner advertise on Basic with Ads, but high prices for slots put off some agencies

Chronicle Live

Fears over 'Christmas beer drought' as brewery workers go on strike

Workers at Budweiser's Salmesbury site will go on strike again meaning we could see a beer shortage

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