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FIFA confirm ban on alcohol sales around Qatar World Cup stadia

Alcohol banned around Qatar World Cup stadia

FIFA and Qatar on Friday banned beer sales around the eight World Cup stadiums in a stunning policy u-turn just two days before the start of the tournament.

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Lionel Messi, Argentina land in Qatar after 5-0 World Cup warm-up win

Argentina and superstar Lionel Messi arrived in Qatar for the World Cup early on Thursday, just hours after a 5-0 warm-up victory, while defending champions France have also touched down in Doha.

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