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FILE PHOTO: Qatar's Emir Sheikh Hamad and his wife Sheikha Moza holding a copy of a World Cup trophy after the announcement that Qatar will be the host nation for the FIFA World Cup 2022, in Zurich in this December 2, 2010. [REUTERS]
Alcohol will be available to football fans in stadiums at the 2022 World Cup, but so far only to those purchasing hospitality packages, the contractor behind the premium offerings has said.
Despite the Muslim nation's strict rules around alcohol consumption, the announcement indicates that Qatari authorities agree in principle with serving it at the venues -- the clearest indication yet that beer and other drinks could be available for ordinary fans.
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