a stupid bribed filled decision. What fool would not understand that alcohol related products would be banned. Then again, about 90% of fights have just been eliminated...
I’m all for banning alcohol if it’s against the laws of their country, but to sell tickets to people who thought that they’d be able to drink, and then ban it’s sale two days before the event starts is ridiculous.
I’m all for banning alcohol if it’s against the laws of their country, but to sell tickets to people who thought that they’d be able to drink, and then ban it’s sale two days before the event starts is ridiculous.
I like to have a couple of beers while attending a game. But the availability of beer would never impact my decision to buy a ticket to a sporting event.
if this was the rule from the get go then fine. But for them to be like yeah we will let you server beer and then literally days before say nah. Thats bullshit. But as others said FIFA is getting what they deserve, they made this bed so they get to sleep in it.
Also generic soccer is boring comments....you guys are nailing it.
Not mentioned in the ESPN article: Champagne, wine, whiskey and
other alcohol is still expected to be served in the luxury hospitality areas of the stadiums. Outside of those places, beer is normally the only alcohol sold to regular ticket holders.
This is correct. It also is the direct opposite of what FIFA imposed on Brazil in the last World Cup.
Clear that FIFA has no control over the situation. I'll watch the games but there's a cloud over this whole thing on many different levels.
Yeh this sucks. I usually get so hyped for WC but as someone that’s seen the suffering first hand in the UAE….fuck that place. Having a hard time enjoying a mindless sporting event when literally thousands of slaves died making it happen.
But when I lived in England in the late 90's early 2000's, beer was banned at soccer matches because of fan fighting.
Kinda different situation dude. England has a billion pubs you can go get blotto at. Qatar has very select places you can drink (and they are either gonna get overwhelmed or they’ll be for guests only)
Sponsor and have an agreement will the world cup to provide all beer.
They are losing millions and will end up suing the WC for the lost revenue.
It's another of 100 reasons they should not have chosen Qatar to host
About this blood money slave labor exhibition. Soccer CAN be cool, but not like this.
It’s fine to hate FIFA and all that went into the bidding process. But it isn’t an exhibition and is pretty much the most notable sporting event on earth outside of the Olympics. The players work incredibly hard to make it to this stage and should be supported, and not defined by the corruption they had nothing to do with.
When Homer stops drinking and attends a baseball game…
Soccer may be about to lose a lot of fans.
Qatar screwed them big time, waiting 2 days before it started to pull this.
No one is not showing up but with the media issues, and now no beer, FIFA is worried about what is next.
But if you sleep with dogs, you get fleas.
About this blood money slave labor exhibition. Soccer CAN be cool, but not like this.
It’s fine to hate FIFA and all that went into the bidding process. But it isn’t an exhibition and is pretty much the most notable sporting event on earth outside of the Olympics. The players work incredibly hard to make it to this stage and should be supported, and not defined by the corruption they had nothing to do with.
When Homer stops drinking and attends a baseball game…
Soccer may be about to lose a lot of fans.
No actual soccer fans are going to stop watching because there won't be beer. You might have a very tiny minority of people who won't turn it on out of principle (due to Qatar's social beliefs) but Soccer as a whole isn't losing fans. This event is too important to too many people. Its like saying people will stop watching football if the SuperBowl went dry - it would be a big news story but fans won't be lost.
They set up for fans. Pay thousands of dollars to stay in a shipping box in the middle of a field with no amenities in the boiling sun (once again in a metal hotel room).
When Homer stops drinking and attends a baseball game…
Soccer may be about to lose a lot of fans.
No actual soccer fans are going to stop watching because there won't be beer. You might have a very tiny minority of people who won't turn it on out of principle (due to Qatar's social beliefs) but Soccer as a whole isn't losing fans. This event is too important to too many people. Its like saying people will stop watching football if the SuperBowl went dry - it would be a big news story but fans won't be lost.
My comment was tongue in cheek. But I did always find that episode hilarious since there is a bit of truth to sporting events not being as fun sober (depending on sport) for fans who tend to link the two together.
Trust me, I know the Super Bowl would be no less exciting. I usually drink during games, but XLII I stayed dead sober because I wanted to remember the whole thing. XLVI I allowed myself to drink since we had just won XLII and I wanted to relax for that game since I wasn't worried about missing something I hadn't seen in 17 years, it had only been 4.
I was stone cold sober for both XLII & XLVI. I was off the reservation drunk for divisional round vs. Packers in January 2012. Haha.
I was obliterated for the entire 2012 run and 2011 regular season. Hell, for the Patriots regular season game I had a bad case of bronchitis that I couldn't shake and I still went to my usual watering hole and drank my face off and smoked ha ha. Ended up spending 5 days at my then gf's apartment so she could nurse me back to health. And luckily she was an actual nurse at Fairfax Hospital!!!
but for me drinking was really only fun during baseball games. Its the perfect format for food and beer. Drinking during football means you are guaranteed to miss a big play because of a bathroom break.
It's weird. Seems like some folks are rooting for the WC to fail
It won't. It's the biggest sporting spectacle in the world and only grows more massive every 4 years. Fifa is basically printing money. Global soccer is the biggest sport in the world with enormous untapped profit potential. And one day, when the US is a true threat to win the WC, maybe 20 or 40 years from now, it will rival the NFL in this country.
When Homer stops drinking and attends a baseball game…
Soccer may be about to lose a lot of fans.
No actual soccer fans are going to stop watching because there won't be beer. You might have a very tiny minority of people who won't turn it on out of principle (due to Qatar's social beliefs) but Soccer as a whole isn't losing fans. This event is too important to too many people. Its like saying people will stop watching football if the SuperBowl went dry - it would be a big news story but fans won't be lost.
I’m a pretty big soccer fan. Will be watching less and I’m certainly not alone.
This is the least hyped WC by a mile in my lifetime.
yeah I've got some friends who are actively rooting for the US
Sponsor and have an agreement will the world cup to provide all beer.
They are losing millions and will end up suing the WC for the lost revenue.
It's another of 100 reasons they should not have chosen Qatar to host
I guess, in theory, FIFA could then sue the government of Qatar for their losses. But, who really cares? I don't think too many people are crying for FIFA.
there must be other reasons then - no beer sales make you that upset?
I may watch less than I did in other WC's because I have a kid and work and other engagements. But i absolutely cannot wait for this match on Monday, clearning my schedule for it.
It won't. It's the biggest sporting spectacle in the world and only grows more massive every 4 years. Fifa is basically printing money. Global soccer is the biggest sport in the world with enormous untapped profit potential. And one day, when the US is a true threat to win the WC, maybe 20 or 40 years from now, it will rival the NFL in this country.
I hope the tournament is awesome in terms of games, but its good in the long run if there are logistical issues that prevent them from ever hosting a World Cup somewhere like a Qatar again.
When Homer stops drinking and attends a baseball game…
Soccer may be about to lose a lot of fans.
No actual soccer fans are going to stop watching because there won't be beer. You might have a very tiny minority of people who won't turn it on out of principle (due to Qatar's social beliefs) but Soccer as a whole isn't losing fans. This event is too important to too many people. Its like saying people will stop watching football if the SuperBowl went dry - it would be a big news story but fans won't be lost.
So true, especially since most of the millions of fans will be watching on TV or streaming.
RE: It's weird. Seems like some folks are rooting for the WC to fail
It won't. It's the biggest sporting spectacle in the world and only grows more massive every 4 years. Fifa is basically printing money. Global soccer is the biggest sport in the world with enormous untapped profit potential. And one day, when the US is a true threat to win the WC, maybe 20 or 40 years from now, it will rival the NFL in this country.
I don't think anyone is hoping for the WC to fail as much as nobody is going to cry for FIFA or the WC because they made the decision to take the dirty money on their own.
RE: It's weird. Seems like some folks are rooting for the WC to fail
But watched "Welcome to Wrexham" on Hulu and really enjoyed it and gave us a real perspective on what all these teams mean to their fans.
Highly recommend it btw.
Between that and Ted Lasso I'm warming up to it.
I've been meaning to check that out. I saw 2 interviews with them , but no clips from the show. Is it more documentary or comedy or a combo?
I’m warming to it due to more exposure. Those two shows and my daughter playing helps. I played football in high school and always saw soccer players as pansies. I watched professional matches live in Europe and the shit they do is impressive
But watched "Welcome to Wrexham" on Hulu and really enjoyed it and gave us a real perspective on what all these teams mean to their fans.
Highly recommend it btw.
Between that and Ted Lasso I'm warming up to it.
I've been meaning to check that out. I saw 2 interviews with them , but no clips from the show. Is it more documentary or comedy or a combo?
It's a documentary but very funny and very engaging. It shows the town, the background of the players and of course the two stars are funny. Watch the first episode you'll be hooked.
RE: RE: RE: This brings to mind the Simpson episode
When Homer stops drinking and attends a baseball game…
Soccer may be about to lose a lot of fans.
No actual soccer fans are going to stop watching because there won't be beer. You might have a very tiny minority of people who won't turn it on out of principle (due to Qatar's social beliefs) but Soccer as a whole isn't losing fans. This event is too important to too many people. Its like saying people will stop watching football if the SuperBowl went dry - it would be a big news story but fans won't be lost.
I’m a pretty big soccer fan. Will be watching less and I’m certainly not alone.
This is the least hyped WC by a mile in my lifetime.
I think that's the bigger issue from a fan perspective, really. I recalled it was being moved to the holiday season this time around, but it wasn't until about 1 or 2 weeks ago that I saw the bad commercials with John Hamm as Santa and that has been it. The WC is usually a PR machine at this point. For example, I don't even know when it starts. I know the US first match is vs. Wales, but no clue when. The thing that struck the most in that is I had no idea Wales had a team.
It might have something to do with InBev, the parent company of Budweiser being Belgian owned, and the Belgians being on the forefront of the woke movement against the Qatar World Cup, in regards to worker cruelty corruption, gay rights, etc.
They set up for fans. Pay thousands of dollars to stay in a shipping box in the middle of a field with no amenities in the boiling sun (once again in a metal hotel room).
FYI - There wont be any boiling sun now. The weather in the Gulf is superb at this time of year.
They set up for fans. Pay thousands of dollars to stay in a shipping box in the middle of a field with no amenities in the boiling sun (once again in a metal hotel room).
FYI - There wont be any boiling sun now. The weather in the Gulf is superb at this time of year.
Yep, on Tuesday is was a low of 68 and high of 90 where my brother is.
I like to have a couple of beers while attending a game. But the availability of beer would never impact my decision to buy a ticket to a sporting event.
Also generic soccer is boring comments....you guys are nailing it.
Let them drink Bud Zero.
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This is correct. It also is the direct opposite of what FIFA imposed on Brazil in the last World Cup.
Clear that FIFA has no control over the situation. I'll watch the games but there's a cloud over this whole thing on many different levels.
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Make fifa in breach of contract with budwiser
This is correct. It also is the direct opposite of what FIFA imposed on Brazil in the last World Cup.
Clear that FIFA has no control over the situation. I'll watch the games but there's a cloud over this whole thing on many different levels.
Yeh this sucks. I usually get so hyped for WC but as someone that’s seen the suffering first hand in the UAE….fuck that place. Having a hard time enjoying a mindless sporting event when literally thousands of slaves died making it happen.
Kinda different situation dude. England has a billion pubs you can go get blotto at. Qatar has very select places you can drink (and they are either gonna get overwhelmed or they’ll be for guests only)
They are losing millions and will end up suing the WC for the lost revenue.
It's another of 100 reasons they should not have chosen Qatar to host
It’s fine to hate FIFA and all that went into the bidding process. But it isn’t an exhibition and is pretty much the most notable sporting event on earth outside of the Olympics. The players work incredibly hard to make it to this stage and should be supported, and not defined by the corruption they had nothing to do with.
Soccer may be about to lose a lot of fans.
Highly recommend it btw.
Between that and Ted Lasso I'm warming up to it.
Soccer may be about to lose a lot of fans.
Qatar screwed them big time, waiting 2 days before it started to pull this.
No one is not showing up but with the media issues, and now no beer, FIFA is worried about what is next.
But if you sleep with dogs, you get fleas.
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About this blood money slave labor exhibition. Soccer CAN be cool, but not like this.
It’s fine to hate FIFA and all that went into the bidding process. But it isn’t an exhibition and is pretty much the most notable sporting event on earth outside of the Olympics. The players work incredibly hard to make it to this stage and should be supported, and not defined by the corruption they had nothing to do with.
Nobody defined the players by the corruption.
Soccer may be about to lose a lot of fans.
No actual soccer fans are going to stop watching because there won't be beer. You might have a very tiny minority of people who won't turn it on out of principle (due to Qatar's social beliefs) but Soccer as a whole isn't losing fans. This event is too important to too many people. Its like saying people will stop watching football if the SuperBowl went dry - it would be a big news story but fans won't be lost.
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When Homer stops drinking and attends a baseball game…
Soccer may be about to lose a lot of fans.
No actual soccer fans are going to stop watching because there won't be beer. You might have a very tiny minority of people who won't turn it on out of principle (due to Qatar's social beliefs) but Soccer as a whole isn't losing fans. This event is too important to too many people. Its like saying people will stop watching football if the SuperBowl went dry - it would be a big news story but fans won't be lost.
My comment was tongue in cheek. But I did always find that episode hilarious since there is a bit of truth to sporting events not being as fun sober (depending on sport) for fans who tend to link the two together.
Trust me, I know the Super Bowl would be no less exciting. I usually drink during games, but XLII I stayed dead sober because I wanted to remember the whole thing. XLVI I allowed myself to drink since we had just won XLII and I wanted to relax for that game since I wasn't worried about missing something I hadn't seen in 17 years, it had only been 4.
I was obliterated for the entire 2012 run and 2011 regular season. Hell, for the Patriots regular season game I had a bad case of bronchitis that I couldn't shake and I still went to my usual watering hole and drank my face off and smoked ha ha. Ended up spending 5 days at my then gf's apartment so she could nurse me back to health. And luckily she was an actual nurse at Fairfax Hospital!!!
Soccer may be about to lose a lot of fans.
Not if the Beer Baron has anything to say about it!
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When Homer stops drinking and attends a baseball game…
Soccer may be about to lose a lot of fans.
No actual soccer fans are going to stop watching because there won't be beer. You might have a very tiny minority of people who won't turn it on out of principle (due to Qatar's social beliefs) but Soccer as a whole isn't losing fans. This event is too important to too many people. Its like saying people will stop watching football if the SuperBowl went dry - it would be a big news story but fans won't be lost.
I’m a pretty big soccer fan. Will be watching less and I’m certainly not alone.
This is the least hyped WC by a mile in my lifetime.
They are losing millions and will end up suing the WC for the lost revenue.
It's another of 100 reasons they should not have chosen Qatar to host
lol
I may have a claim to be the drunkest fan to witness a home team playoff victory in Metlife Stadium. Top decile at least.
I may watch less than I did in other WC's because I have a kid and work and other engagements. But i absolutely cannot wait for this match on Monday, clearning my schedule for it.
Highly recommend it btw.
Between that and Ted Lasso I'm warming up to it.
He is going to the world cup and the status of alcohol isn't a concern to him for what it's worth. How often do us americans get to go?
I hope the tournament is awesome in terms of games, but its good in the long run if there are logistical issues that prevent them from ever hosting a World Cup somewhere like a Qatar again.
Maybe that won't happen regardless, idk.
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When Homer stops drinking and attends a baseball game…
Soccer may be about to lose a lot of fans.
No actual soccer fans are going to stop watching because there won't be beer. You might have a very tiny minority of people who won't turn it on out of principle (due to Qatar's social beliefs) but Soccer as a whole isn't losing fans. This event is too important to too many people. Its like saying people will stop watching football if the SuperBowl went dry - it would be a big news story but fans won't be lost.
Baaaaahahahaha....you soccer weirdos cling to predictions like this as if they are life rafts on the Titanic.
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But watched "Welcome to Wrexham" on Hulu and really enjoyed it and gave us a real perspective on what all these teams mean to their fans.
Highly recommend it btw.
Between that and Ted Lasso I'm warming up to it.
I've been meaning to check that out. I saw 2 interviews with them , but no clips from the show. Is it more documentary or comedy or a combo?
I’m warming to it due to more exposure. Those two shows and my daughter playing helps. I played football in high school and always saw soccer players as pansies. I watched professional matches live in Europe and the shit they do is impressive
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But watched "Welcome to Wrexham" on Hulu and really enjoyed it and gave us a real perspective on what all these teams mean to their fans.
Highly recommend it btw.
Between that and Ted Lasso I'm warming up to it.
I've been meaning to check that out. I saw 2 interviews with them , but no clips from the show. Is it more documentary or comedy or a combo?
It's a documentary but very funny and very engaging. It shows the town, the background of the players and of course the two stars are funny. Watch the first episode you'll be hooked.
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When Homer stops drinking and attends a baseball game…
Soccer may be about to lose a lot of fans.
No actual soccer fans are going to stop watching because there won't be beer. You might have a very tiny minority of people who won't turn it on out of principle (due to Qatar's social beliefs) but Soccer as a whole isn't losing fans. This event is too important to too many people. Its like saying people will stop watching football if the SuperBowl went dry - it would be a big news story but fans won't be lost.
I’m a pretty big soccer fan. Will be watching less and I’m certainly not alone.
This is the least hyped WC by a mile in my lifetime.
FYI - There wont be any boiling sun now. The weather in the Gulf is superb at this time of year.
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They set up for fans. Pay thousands of dollars to stay in a shipping box in the middle of a field with no amenities in the boiling sun (once again in a metal hotel room).
FYI - There wont be any boiling sun now. The weather in the Gulf is superb at this time of year.
Yep, on Tuesday is was a low of 68 and high of 90 where my brother is.