[Football] World Cup Saudi Arabia 2034 - official thread

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

….,the only socialising will be in hotel bars at best ….

I assume you (and everyone else) is aware, this isn’t like Qatar or Dubai, there will be NO booze, end of, not up for debate. It’ll be as dry as a pigeon’s lip.

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

Stone me!! Who would have guessed.

 

[lizard]

Will any of the games be played in Newcastle?

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Will any of the games be played in Newcastle?

Not sure. But Eddie Howe is a big supporter of this news

 

[dazzer6666]

I assume you (and everyone else) is aware, this isn’t like Qatar or Dubai, there will be NO booze, end of, not up for debate. It’ll be as dry as a pigeon’s lip.

Reports indicate they’re going to allow it in hotels and fanzones………and they’ll have lifted their ban before then anyway

Saudi Arabia to announce the abolition of the legal ban on alcohol - سعودي ليكس

The Saudi authorities tend to announce the abolition of the legal ban imposed on alcohol under the guise of stimulating tourism, attracting stars, talents and businessmen to continue its economic prosperity. The Wall Street Journal reported that Saudi Arabia witnessed an economic boom due to the...

saudileaks.org

 

[The Clamp]

Disappointing choice.

 

[Surf's Up]

Hmmmmmmmmm.....I wonder how much money changed hands and into whose hands the money was secreted

 

[vegster]

Lord help us ! Another sportswash.

 

[trueblue]

The ‘at best’ was acknowledging that. The Saudis have 11 years to find a compromise - or at least pretend they will find one - which can then be abandoned once everyone is in situ.

I assume you (and everyone else) is aware, this isn’t like Qatar or Dubai, there will be NO booze, end of, not up for debate. It’ll be as dry as a pigeon’s lip.

 

[Zeberdi]

Saudi World Cup sportswashing claims 'very shallow'

Sports Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal defends Saudi Arabia's right to host the 2034 World Cup in exclusive interview with BBC sports editor Dan Roan.

www.bbc.co.uk