Their religion says “no alcohol” so that doesn’t surprise me; what’s incredibly reprehensible is making all the commitments to get the gig, signing all the contracts, then saying, two days before showtime, “Oh – no beer allowed”. Clearly they cannot be trusted to honor any future contracts or agreements.
Although it never was a secret that good Muslims shun alcohol, Budweiser, the company that dishonors the name of one of the greatest Bohemian brewing places (right next to Pilsen) by selling waste water as beer just had to spend millions to be World Cup sponsor. That’s karma for ya.
Daeder 4 months ago
That guy is not a migrant worker, so they’re treating him relatively well.
kaffekup 4 months ago
Bad choice of venue, right up there with having the Olympics in Russia or China.
rossevrymn 4 months ago
almost as bad as trying to drink a beer out of a can in the Grove
Kip Williams 4 months ago
The punch line is that they were telling themselves this would be a great boost for their image, but they couldn’t stop being joyless holy enforcers.
Holden Awn 4 months ago
Their religion says “no alcohol” so that doesn’t surprise me; what’s incredibly reprehensible is making all the commitments to get the gig, signing all the contracts, then saying, two days before showtime, “Oh – no beer allowed”. Clearly they cannot be trusted to honor any future contracts or agreements.
Kracklin Rosie 4 months ago
Probably the last FIFA will let a Muslim country host. Can’t be trusted to live up to their contracts and commitments.
Henwood 4 months ago
Although it never was a secret that good Muslims shun alcohol, Budweiser, the company that dishonors the name of one of the greatest Bohemian brewing places (right next to Pilsen) by selling waste water as beer just had to spend millions to be World Cup sponsor. That’s karma for ya.