No alcohol at 2034 World Cup, says Saudi ambassador
- Saudi Arabia will maintain its ban on alcohol during the 2034 World Cup, according to Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud, the country's ambassador to the United Kingdom.
- FIFA announced Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup in December 2023, despite ongoing concerns about human rights in the kingdom.
- Khalid bin Bandar stated that the country accommodates different cultures but will not change its own cultural boundaries.
- Both Amnesty International and the Sport & Rights Alliance warned that hosting the tournament in Saudi Arabia could lead to severe human rights violations, highlighting concerns for the LGBTQ community.
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Saudi World Cup Won't Have Any Alcohol, Ambassador Mocks Fans That Party
Soccer fans are getting a heads-up that if they plan on attending the World Cup in Saudi Arabia, they won't be able to get boozed up - something that MANY fans will not be happy about.In a new interview, the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to soccer-loving Great Britain informed a British television station about the country's plans to not allow ANY alcohol. And, by no alcohol, we're not just talking about the various soccer stadiums, but also hotels a…
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