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Post by Terrier Ramone on Nov 18, 2022 13:31:52 GMT 1
Will fans still be able to drink extorionately priced beer in 'fans zones'? Anybody who would pay £12.50 for a pint of lager has got too much money. I believe you can still have a beer at games in hospitality, at the bargain price of £19000 per person. |
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Post by Terrier Ramone on Nov 18, 2022 13:33:44 GMT 1
Qatar have really taken the piss out of FIFA, first by getting the tournament moved from our summer to our winter, continually moving the goalposts about what the LGBTQ can expect & now banning beer at the stadiums, after saying it would be available. It's a total shit show & you wonder what is coming next. I forgot to mention Qatar decided they wanted to be in the tournament's first match, so FIFA changed the start date for them. |
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Post by mosher on Nov 18, 2022 13:35:46 GMT 1
Qatar have really taken the piss out of FIFA, first by getting the tournament moved from our summer to our winter, continually moving the goalposts about what the LGBTQ can expect & now banning beer at the stadiums, after saying it would be available. It's a total shit show & you wonder what is coming next. I forgot to mention Qatar decided they wanted to be in the tournament's first match, so FIFA changed the start date for them. IIRC didn't the host nation always used to play the opening match? |
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Post by galpharm2400 on Nov 18, 2022 13:36:23 GMT 1
Anybody who would pay £12.50 for a pint of lager has got too much money. I believe you can still have a beer at games in hospitality, at the bargain price of £19000 per person. I know you can have exactly the world cup you want, as long as you can pay for the services you desire and to pay for the blind eyes😉 |
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Post by Terrier Ramone on Nov 18, 2022 13:43:27 GMT 1
I forgot to mention Qatar decided they wanted to be in the tournament's first match, so FIFA changed the start date for them. IIRC didn't the host nation always used to play the opening match? That may be the case, I can't remember, however, the tournament was due to start on the monday when the fixtures were originally released. |
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Post by Venezuelan Pete on Nov 18, 2022 13:46:07 GMT 1
Anybody who would pay £12.50 for a pint of lager has got too much money. I believe you can still have a beer at games in hospitality, at the bargain price of £19000 per person. And I thought £5 a pint in the local was expensive! |
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Post by Essex Terrier on Nov 18, 2022 13:57:34 GMT 1
First they come for your football, then they come for your beer.
For Gods sake, stop supporting this madness!!
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Post by alexdire on Nov 18, 2022 14:08:36 GMT 1
I forgot to mention Qatar decided they wanted to be in the tournament's first match, so FIFA changed the start date for them. IIRC didn't the host nation always used to play the opening match? Only recently, possibly after 2006. Before that it was the holders in the first game. |
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Nov 18, 2022 14:20:45 GMT 1
Beat me to it Alex, I always thought it was the holders. There was that famous Argentina game (vs Cameroon). That probably gave the tournament a good bit of publicity after that one, Cameroon gave us quite the scare in that tournament as well...
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Post by Torquayterrier on Nov 18, 2022 14:23:09 GMT 1
I guess there's always the outside chance that the holders might not qualify but the hosts are always guaranteed to be there so it makes sense.
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Post by Torquayterrier on Nov 18, 2022 14:27:27 GMT 1
Re beer ban in the stadia, I have a beer about twice in a season at the JSS so I wouldn't even notice tbh.
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Nov 18, 2022 14:32:05 GMT 1
Re beer ban in the stadia, I have a beer about twice in a season at the JSS so I wouldn't even notice tbh. I agree that the 2 don't go hand in hand, but it's the timing of this announcement, as many supporters have already arrived in the country. It'll end up being a mild inconvenience to most folk I suspect. It seems a bit clinical/cynical, how many would have thought twice about coming if they realised that their normal matchday experience (a couple of pints) was going to be constrained? We'll soon find out how this shitshow will pan out anyway. Good luck to the home nations. |
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Post by mosher on Nov 18, 2022 14:51:13 GMT 1
I guess there's always the outside chance that the holders might not qualify but the hosts are always guaranteed to be there so it makes sense. And this never used to be a problem, because the holders used to have automatic qualification for the next tournament, which makes sense in a way, because how can you defend the title if you're not there? I remember a while ago they were on about changing it to the holders not qualifying but did that edict ever happen? |
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Post by Manx Terrier on Nov 18, 2022 14:56:21 GMT 1
Re beer ban in the stadia, I have a beer about twice in a season at the JSS so I wouldn't even notice tbh. The point is it has gone back on what was agreed. |
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Post by galpharm2400 on Nov 18, 2022 15:12:15 GMT 1
Re beer ban in the stadia, I have a beer about twice in a season at the JSS so I wouldn't even notice tbh. The point is it has gone back on what was agreed. You have to be ready for 'religious conscience' kicking in??? Watch our media tutting 'its only alcohol'... Trying to squirm out of mentioning that all the 'horrors' of Qatar are based firmly in Islamic law is a tough swerve, but they will go for it..🤫🤫 |
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Post by Captainslapper on Nov 18, 2022 15:20:28 GMT 1
UEFA used to ban alcohol sales at their qualifying games. I remember walking up Wembley way listening to the announcements saying alcohol won't be on sale in the ground. Then looking up at the corporate areas and seeing the tables in the windows with bottles of Champagne on them. FIFA should have just been honest about this World Cup and made it corporate only. Which is what Qatar and FIFA probably wanted anyway. The people on corporate jaunts will be able to drink in the hotels, cruise ships and in the corporate areas. The fans are committed to their tickets now. So the choice is to try and offload your ticket and go to a fanzine where you can get fleeced, or go to the stadium and forego the booze. Not suggesting the 2 go hand in hand, but so many will have wanted some alcoholic refreshment, a couple of pints etc. Can’t imagine offloading your ticket will be that easy for this one. As I put in the poll, I hope this has huge repercussions for FIFA and we start to see sanity return to the game. Sadly think that ship has sailed. Infantino has just been re-elected unopposed in the same way Blatter used to be...a man trying to get the WC to held every 2 years for no other reason than money,, some of which will im sure be finding its way into his pocket. The moment back in 2010 this tournament was awarded to Qatar the leading nations should have come together and chucked FIFA in the bin and created their own governing body. For all manner of reasons but not least because of the way the Qataris had blatantly bribed their way into hosting this. |
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Post by bridgeterrier on Nov 18, 2022 15:24:59 GMT 1
Well the Beer ban has put a bit of a spanner in my plans. I'd pretty much decided rather than hunt down somewhere that might not be booked out for a beer I'd just have some outside the ground, I mean even a £12.50 a pop it wasn't much more than some of the bars in Doha. On the bright side that's £50 saved before every game.
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Post by 3Pipe on Nov 18, 2022 15:34:34 GMT 1
On the bright side that's £50 saved before every game. Not as much as I'm saving this World Cup. |
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Post by gledholt terrier on Nov 18, 2022 15:38:04 GMT 1
Re beer ban in the stadia, I have a beer about twice in a season at the JSS so I wouldn't even notice tbh. It’s Budweiser. You could have a dozen and not notice. |
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Post by 3Pipe on Nov 18, 2022 15:41:12 GMT 1
Must be puddled spending your brass on that shite.
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Nov 18, 2022 15:56:04 GMT 1
I can't say this is 100% correct, but I remember hearing years ago, that the staunchly religious folk in the countries bordering Dubai, used to hop across the border and fulfil their needs without too much comeback, out of sight out of mind type thing. Then go home and be all devout and holier than thou. Hypocrisy on a grand scale.
Others may be able to back this up, or suggest it's bollocks, but money can buy most things, including your conscience...
I wonder if FIFA have any sort of vested interest in making sure the host nation at least qualify for the k/o stages?
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Nov 18, 2022 15:56:28 GMT 1
Must be puddled spending your brass on that shite. Definitely wouldn't be piddled... |
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Post by alexdire on Nov 18, 2022 15:58:29 GMT 1
Beat me to it Alex, I always thought it was the holders. There was that famous Argentina game (vs Cameroon). That probably gave the tournament a good bit of publicity after that one, Cameroon gave us quite the scare in that tournament as well... Then in 2002 when Senegal beat France. |
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Post by galpharm2400 on Nov 18, 2022 16:07:50 GMT 1
I can't say this is 100% correct, but I remember hearing years ago, that the staunchly religious folk in the countries bordering Dubai, used to hop across the border and fulfil their needs without too much comeback, out of sight out of mind type thing. Then go home and be all devout and holier than thou. Hypocrisy on a grand scale. Others may be able to back this up, or suggest it's bollocks, but money can buy most things, including your conscience... I wonder if FIFA have any sort of vested interest in making sure the host nation at least qualify for the k/o stages? Been in a number of this highly religious states. What we found was massive and often 'common knowledge' breaches of the 'laws' by citizens. Its hard to hide a lot of it during a conflict. The 'fighters' know their masters break all the rules, the masters need the fighters so its allowed to water down, as with the families who run the police and the religious police. Think of what happened here whilst we were a very 'religious' country, hiding it in plain sight was the normal. Many are made to pay for minor disgressions whilst those in influence fund the religion whilst breaking most of the laws. Religion has always been 'smoke and mirrors'. |
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Post by Torquayterrier on Nov 18, 2022 16:08:17 GMT 1
Re beer ban in the stadia, I have a beer about twice in a season at the JSS so I wouldn't even notice tbh. It’s Budweiser. You could have a dozen and not notice. My wallet would. Save my money for better beer later on. |
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Post by galpharm2400 on Nov 18, 2022 16:23:33 GMT 1
It’s Budweiser. You could have a dozen and not notice. My wallet would. Save my money for better beer later on. I will be in Tenerife, strictly following their rules on alcohol.🍸🍹🍺🍾🍷🥃 |
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Post by sabailand on Nov 18, 2022 17:04:00 GMT 1
The fans are committed to their tickets now. So the choice is to try and offload your ticket and go to a fanzine where you can get fleeced, or go to the stadium and forego the booze. Not suggesting the 2 go hand in hand, but so many will have wanted some alcoholic refreshment, a couple of pints etc. Can’t imagine offloading your ticket will be that easy for this one. As I put in the poll, I hope this has huge repercussions for FIFA and we start to see sanity return to the game. Sadly think that ship has sailed. Infantino has just been re-elected unopposed in the same way Blatter used to be...a man trying to get the WC to held every 2 years for no other reason than money,, some of which will im sure be finding its way into his pocket. The moment back in 2010 this tournament was awarded to Qatar the leading nations should have come together and chucked FIFA in the bin and created their own governing body. For all manner of reasons but not least because of the way the Qataris had blatantly bribed their way into hosting this. Having a world cup every two years is a ridiculous idea, it would only take a few leading nations to make a stand for a world cup tournament to be much less appealing for FIFA. |
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Post by softboy on Nov 18, 2022 18:43:29 GMT 1
It’s a Muslim country so I sort of get why people cannot have a beer in the ground as it is against their culture. You can however still have a beer in corporate hospitality as the Muslim cultures allows breaking their customs if you are prepared to pay a shed load of money. So essentially if you are a normal everyday person you need to comply with their culture - if you have plenty of cash you don’t. What else did we expect!
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Post by drumriggend on Nov 18, 2022 18:55:15 GMT 1
So the king of the ragheads has now decreed that beer sales in stadiums is unacceptable..
Wit a load of owld shite..
So much for tolerance and embracing the world game..
I hope qatar goes bust..
I’m starting a one man protest..
I’ll never buy a checked tea towel again……
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Post by galpharm2400 on Nov 18, 2022 19:08:13 GMT 1
So the king of the ragheads has now decreed that beer sales in stadiums is unacceptable.. Wit a load of owld shite.. So much for tolerance and embracing the world game.. I hope qatar goes bust.. I’m starting a one man protest.. I’ll never buy a checked tea towel again…… 🤟 The Royals have come under pressure from religous leaders, used to happen here. The general slagging off that built up produced a backlash, thats all. If they demand some arrests for breaching laws, it will happen.. The religion will be satisfied with the world cup. |
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