World Cup hosts Qatar will only allow football fans to drink
alcohol in isolated desert sites miles away from stadiums in a bid to appease locals, worrying sponsors and the FA.
Qatar has introduced a 100 per cent tax on
alcohol, doubling prices overnight.
The tax came into effect on New Year’s Day in the conservative Gulf state, which will host the World Cup in 2022.
The price of a 24-pack of beer cans rose to 384 riyals (£82.73), while a litre bottle of gin will cost 304 Qatari riyals (£73.25).
Wine has also become more expensive, with a 75cl of Shiraz from South Africa on sale for 86 riyals (£18.50).