nellyonthewing
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The Qatari alcohol ban will give a different meaning to "going out on the lash".
2022 World Cup Discussion
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asahartford1
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Just about to choose between 3 wall charts. Size matters but colour and quality will also be reflected in my final decision . 02 sleeps To go. -;)
In a weeks time those posting that they are not watching any games will be on telling us who is shite.
In a weeks time those posting that they are not watching any games will be on telling us who is shite.
Alan Harper's Tash
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Maybe they’ll make up for it by having all adverts in World Cup games being Budweiser in the US and the U.K.
I don’t really get why Budweiser sponsor these tournaments. They won’t get many extra long term drinkers of their beer as it’s shite.
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I used to book time of work. None this year. I'll watch England/Wales and the big teams toward the end but only in the evening. And even then, I'm not arsed.
So you fully expect every football association around the world to follow their lead then?
bluethrunthru
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I think like with the CL you get Heineken flashed up around the edges of the pitches and in the intro and outro to the ad breaks so I suppose Budweiser feel duty bound to buy ads in that break as a sort of " hi guys we're still here if you fancy a beer" sort of thing. Not sure if it works as I never drink the shit
The political spin attempts on the ban are hilarious:-
"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"
"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."
"There is no impact to the sale of Bud Zero which will remain available at all Qatar's World Cup stadiums."
"The tournament organisers appreciate AB InBev's understanding and continuous support to our joint commitment to cater for everyone during the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022."
Budweiser's now deleted tweet summed up the situation perfectly:-
"Well, this is awkward"
"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"
"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."
"There is no impact to the sale of Bud Zero which will remain available at all Qatar's World Cup stadiums."
"The tournament organisers appreciate AB InBev's understanding and continuous support to our joint commitment to cater for everyone during the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022."
Budweiser's now deleted tweet summed up the situation perfectly:-
"Well, this is awkward"
Alan Harper's Tash
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Lots of 0% adverts too, no doubt.
bluetonium
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Country that bribed their way to hosting world cup now trying to fix the outcome of said tournament. Is anyone shocked!
2022 FIFA World Cup: Qatar reportedly bribes Ecuador to lose World Cup opener
2022 World Cup hosts Qatar are embroiled in yet another controversy, with allegations spreading of match-fixing ahead of the opening game of the tournament.sportsbrief.com
Shows how poor the organization actually is when 2 days before it starts, they about face on alcohol sales on the stadiums. Something that,you'd think, would have been sorted months ago or even a necessary requisite for clarity on, as part of the actual bid. Clearly someone took the money without even opening the bid dossier!
If they're looking for a fixer then PGMOL could probably help.