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

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Fifa confirms move as official beer brand says: ‘This is awkward’Budweiser likely to regard step as a major breach of contractFifa has confirmed alcohol will be banned for World Cup fans at grounds in a major and unprecedented volte-face just two days before the tournament will kick off in Qatar. The news that it will not be sold inside or around the perimeter of stadiums was confirmed by Fifa in a terse statement on Friday afternoon.It said: “Following discussions between host country authorities and Fifa, a decision has been made to focus the sale of alcoholic beverages on the Fifa Fan ...

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