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Can Qatar Buy Budweiser?
Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff has signed into law a bill that in principle allows the sale of beer during 2014 World Cup matches.
Football's world governing body, Fifa, had demanded a change in Brazilian legislation banning alcohol at football matches.
"Alcoholic drinks are part of the Fifa World Cup, so we're going to have them. Excuse me if I sound a bit arrogant but that's something we won't negotiate."
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mozaismyhero said
I guess they could buy the ...I guess they could buy the parent company after all they own hotel brands and shops that sell alcohol.
Good news for all the residents of Qatar as we will be able to watch the World Cup in 2022 with a beer in our hand and a smile on our faces.
Translator said
Brazil waited till 2 years ...Brazil waited till 2 years ahead of the event to make such a decision. Qatar can wait till 2020 to do the same.
britexpat said
The key aspects are "The new ...The key aspects are "The new bill, setting a number of rules for the World Cup, does not mention any restriction on the sale of alcohol.
Correspondents say state governors may still ban beer sales during the event."
So Qatar could follow suit and also insist on Alcohol Free beer only :O)
fubar said
FIFA: 1 Brazil: 0 And Qataris ...FIFA: 1
Brazil: 0
And Qataris think that this won't happen here?
drsam said
there is a way around it, and ...there is a way around it, and officials in Qatar alreadyy expressed it: special areas adjacent to the stadium. u drink before and after, but not while watching the game in the stands.
FIFA: 0.6
Brasil: 0.4
fubar said
Funny how those solutions ...Funny how those solutions didn't work in Brazil Drsam. Brazil has had longstanding laws for years prohibiting the sale of alcohol in stadiums, so it cannot be said to be different to Qatar in that regard.
The question is why would anyone expect it to be different here?
I cannot for the life of me understand why this country wants to host the most drunken sports event the world has to offer. It boggles the mind.
LincolnPirate said
fubar, so they can say: "We ...fubar, so they can say: "We have it."
Physics is like sex. Sometimes we get some practical results, but that's not why we're doing it!
cherukkan said
They, I mean FIFA is still ...They, I mean FIFA is still planning for a probe on the World Cup of 2018 and 2022.
http://www.middle-ea...
fubar said
FIFA World Cup is a great ...FIFA World Cup is a great event. But like it or not, alcohol is inextricably linked to it.
You would be living in a fool's paradise to think that the 2022 World Cup here will have a controlled approach to alcohol. That's just the line that the locals are being fed because they are too naive to realise the truth.
Once the new investigatory body starts in July, and once the Labor Minister has had his meetings with the ILO, let's just see what the outlook will be for the world cup.
Makes you wonder if there isn't more to the delay in building stadiums. First stadium won't start work until 2013, and it will be in Education City and not one of the big stadiums in Lusail etc. Kind of makes you wonder if there are some contingency plans in place in case the event doesn't go ahead??
Arien said
Felt so bad looking at the ...Felt so bad looking at the TGI's beautiful Bar counter at their LandMark branch ,serving only fruit juice.. WTF. Only five star segment can drink and others are shyte to them.
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mozaismyhero said
The next few years will ...The next few years will certainly be interesting and who knows which way it will go.
Maybe this will be the worst supported world cup ever as everyone stays away.
Anyway international football is becoming irrelevant. People would rather watch the Champions League than a boring WC. When was the last truly entertaining World Cup?
britexpat said
moza... ...The supporters will always turn up. Such is the nature of this game.
Qatar will have to accomodate the wishes of FIFA. Such is the nature of business...
mozaismyhero said
I guess when you sell your ...I guess when you sell your soul to the devil, there is a price to pay....
UkEngQatar said
A heard a Qatari saying that ...A heard a Qatari saying that they are more interested in the Saudi Fans who will come and spend and stay in all the luxurious hotels rather that your budget Europeans supporters with a beer in their hand.
Lets see how much FiFa will push Qatar on this.
"The soul has its principal seat in the small gland located in the middle of the brain" Reenee Descartes
turbohampster said
Fifa makes to much money from ...Fifa makes to much money from sponsorship deals with the beer companies
No Alcohol /-a-t-/ the games = No World Cup
As per what has just happened in Brazil..
Nothing can get between Fifa & money.....
LincolnPirate said
So, who really rules the ...So, who really rules the world? Money, football, beer, or the air-force?
Physics is like sex. Sometimes we get some practical results, but that's not why we're doing it!
britexpat said
Money.... I remember when ...Money....
I remember when Saudi joined the WTO.. They got so many exceptions , that it was an eye opener...
FlyingAce said
brit, Expectations lead to ...brit, Expectations lead to Disappointment, I am sure Saudis would have learned by now...
Ben_130 said
I find it interesting that ...I find it interesting that FIFA have 'demanded the sale of alcohol' in stadiums for Brazil 2014 only now. Surely it should be in the contract when bidding countries fight to hold each tournament.
Essentially, if you don't abide to their rules (one of which is to allow the sale of alcohol in the stadiums) then you wont get the tournament. That way there will be no complications leading up to tournaments.
To be honest, I am used to not being allowed alcohol during matches in English stadia. The best atmosphere is always when having a few drinks before the games and then after.
mozaismyhero said
It was in the conditions of ...It was in the conditions of bid, the same terms Qatar bid on
Bachus said
To the OP's initial question ...To the OP's initial question of whether Qatar can by Budweiser.
Budweiser in owned by InBev, and the corporation's assets are valued is in excess of $120 billion, which would make a projected sale be in excess of $150 million easily given its profitability and 25% market share.
This means its worth roughly Qatar's GDP of last year--so a little outside of its price range. And for that I am grateful.
stealth said
Isn't there a possibility ...Isn't there a possibility that Budweiser could go bust by 2020?
Bachus said
Stealth--No. Bud is owned by ...Stealth--No. Bud is owned by InBev which controls 25% of the world's beer market share. Unless people suddenly stop drinking beer, things should be fine.
britexpat said
There is ofcourse a p;oint of ...There is ofcourse a p;oint of contention here. Given that it is low in alcohol content and supposedly tastes like pi$$, Is it really correct to label Budweiser as a beer ?
Bachus said
Fair point britexpat. It is ...Fair point britexpat. It is amazing how persuasive good marketing can be.