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Published 10:49 18 Nov 2022 GMT
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The Times reports that discussions about the issue are believed to be ongoing between Budweiser and Fifa, though.
The publications adds that the removal of sales of Budweiser is now 'likely' after the Qatari royals intervened. The New York Times said the intervention was made by Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, the brother of Qatar's ruler.
At the moment, World Cup visitors can buy alcohol in hotels and restaurants, in fan zones at certain times, and on stadium concourses - but not inside stadiums.
Beer will cost almost £12 per pint at official venues, and fans will be limited to four drinks to stop them getting drunk. Anyone who does get drunk could be taken to a special zone to sober up.
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This comes after there was wide-spread speculation that football fans in Qatar have been hired in has mounted after a video surveying members of the 'Barmy Army' threw up some interesting results.
However, the Qatar Supreme Committee has rejected claims that they have hired fake fans to promote the tournament on the back of footage showing groups of expats supporting England.
The Guardian reported that they had spoken to several of the fans who said they had come from Kerala but were backing the Three Lions.
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Other locals have been seen chanting for other nations such as Argentina and Brazil.
A statement from the Supreme Committee said that the allegations were "disappointing and surprising."
They said: "Fans from all over the world – many of whom have made Qatar their home – have contributed to the local atmosphere recently, organising fan walks and parades throughout the country, and welcoming the various national teams at their hotels.
"Numerous journalists and commentators on social media have questioned whether these are ‘real’ fans. We thoroughly reject these assertions, which are both disappointing and unsurprising.
In the viral video, dozens of England supporters can be heard chanting "It's coming home" as well "Southgate is our super coach! Sterling is our super star! Pickford is our super keeper!"
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