According to some parties, the Qatar 2022 World Cup needs to be an example for organizing football tournaments elsewhere. One of the reasons for this statement was the impact of the rules prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages around the stadium.
Had been protested by a number of parties, in fact, many people also appreciated this decision. One of the pro parties is female supporters who witnessed the 2022 World Cup match in Qatar. Many women say a ban on the sale of liquor near football stadiums helps reduce the atmosphere of hostility during matches.
No sexual harassment or sexism
Ellie Moloson, one of the British female supporters who was present in person at the 2022 World Cup, admitted that she was worried about going to Qatar. However, her worries proved unfounded after she came directly to watch the 2022 World Cup match in Qatar.
“I have to say that coming here (2022 World Cup Qatar) was a complete shock,” Moloson told. According to her, while in Qatar, she did not accept sexual harassment and sexism in any form, even though the country was under intensive surveillance for alleged “discrimination” against women. She admitted that her initial hunch was wrong, but the stadium was friendlier than she expected, especially with the World Cup being so carefully managed.
Now, many other Three Lions female fans believe the 2022 World Cup should serve as a model for the game and football culture in England. “I was prejudiced about what I would encounter (in Qatar),” said Moloson. “Reality is not like that. I didn’t experience the abuse I experienced in England. I don’t know how they (Qatar) achieved that, but it’s an amazing experience to experience,” she said.
The same thing was conveyed by another supporter, Jo Glover, who has participated in the World Cup finals since South Africa in 2010. She said, The Qatar 2022 World Cup also has no acts of racism. Everyone can comfortably wear costumes with the colors of their respective country’s uniforms.
“Here (2022 Qatar World Cup) there is no racism. Everyone is wearing their (team) colors and there is no fuss,” she said.
Excited, but friendly
Senior British police officer Mark Roberts said the absence of hooliganism in Qatar should be evidence that the British Government should not relax its ban on the sale of alcohol in football stadiums. “Excited, but friendly,” said Roberts of his views on the atmosphere at the World Cup in Qatar. Roberts emphasized that the absence of alcoholic beverages in the stadium did not reduce the fun and relaxed feeling of providing support at a football match.
As is known, FIFA and the host of the 2022 World Cup, Qatar, revised the rules for selling beer in the stadium area and announced this through their official website on Friday (18/11/2022). In its statement, FIFA said that the sale of alcohol during the 2022 World Cup will only be at certain points, but not on the outer perimeter of the stadium. According to the statement, sales of beer will be focused at the FIFA Fan Festival and several other licensed venues.
“A decision has been made to focus the sale of alcoholic beverages on the FIFA Fan Festival, other fan destinations and licensed venues, as well as remove the selling point of beer from the perimeter of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar stadium,” FIFA wrote. “Host country authorities and FIFA will continue to ensure that the stadium and its surroundings provide an exhilarating, respectful and enjoyable experience for all fans.”
