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DaddyO1701 t1_ix1j9ee wrote

Idk. Maybe don’t hold global sporting events in countries with Stone Age laws.

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az78 t1_ix1zrd3 wrote

That's the real kicker. Selling of alcohol at stadiums is a FIFA requirement. Countries bids aren't even allowed to move forward unless they agree to it ( and many, many other requirements). Qatar did and are now altering the agreement at the last minute.

If FIFA had any balls, they would suspend the tournament until Qatar is back in line with their agreement.

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electro1ight t1_ix2r61d wrote

They really should just suspend it and move it to Australia. They can get their stadiums and Barbi's ready.

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MysteriousB t1_ix32jpl wrote

Would be extremely funny if they suspend the world cup over lack of alcohol and not the human rights violations that got the event up and running in the first place.

Or the fact that they celebrate Pride but thought a country actively hostile to LGBTQ people is a perfect place to hold the event (Twice).

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az78 t1_ix3s1o8 wrote

As much as those ought to be contractual obligations, they aren't.

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