BRITS will solely be allowed to booze on the World Cup in special drinking zones – or they may face as much as six months in jail.
Football fans are being told to take “no dangers” in Qatar, and will get nicked simply for showing drunk or sipping a beer outside of the designated areas.
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Visiting nations are being instructed to “respect Islamic traditions” when the event begins in November – however there are fears that World Cup fever may land soccer fanatics in scorching water.
A police supply told the Daily Star: “I can’t stress sufficient about how completely different the 2 international locations are – in each means.
“The cultural beliefs are actually reverse. And there’s a very actual worry – and perception – that the Government goes to be left having to type out instances of getting Brits launched.
“Only fans in watching the bodily video games of soccer ought to go.
“Don’t even assume about celebrating massive wins. It is simply too harmful.”
However, the host nation has introduced that it’s easing a few of its strict booze legal guidelines for November, as the foundations the place alcohol might be purchased have been relaxed.
Usually, alcohol is just served in licensed eating places and resorts for these aged 21 and over – however seaside golf equipment and stadium kiosks might be promoting booze as properly when the competitors kicks off.
But boozy Brits may also should cough up additional to take pleasure in a pint on the World Cup, as Qatar’s ‘sin tax’ will see improve alcohol prices spike on the event.
The ‘sin tax’ is generally set at 100%, however Budweiser, which sponsors the competitors, anticipates pints to value round £6 in the designated fan zones whereas prices soar elsewhere.
World Cup chief government Nasser Al Khater mentioned: “Alcohol will not be a part of our tradition – however hospitality is.”
But whereas supporters must be on their greatest behaviour, England’s WAGs have discovered a loophole.
The England squad’s different halves are staying on a luxurious cruise liner off the coast so they can drink alcohol and keep away from Qatar’s strict booze legal guidelines.
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