High-rolling World Cup fans will get alcohol at stadiums

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At a cost of $3,000 per ticket, fans will be able to enjoy high-end alcoholic drinks and fine food in the luxurious hospitality lounges, suites and restaurants at the eight stadiums built and renovated for soccer’s biggest event.Infantino says double standard behind World Cup criticsWorld Cup opens with host country Qatar facing EcuadorGerman soccer boss criticizes FIFA on human rights campaignsItalian referee Orsato picked to officiate World Cup openerIt was a stunning reversal — and a potential breach of contract — for Budweiser’s parent company, AB InBev, and a brand that has been served at the World Cup for 36 years.The company said in a statement it was “circumstances beyond our control.”Qatar’s late move in its much scrutinized, often criticized 12-year preparation to stage the World Cup won’t have an effect on the luxury end of the supporters’ market, however.“Our program has been far more successful than we could have hoped for,” Byrom told the AP in the telephone interview, singling out his home country of Mexico as the biggest market.“It is important to remember that the entire bid process of FIFA World Cup is designed to deliver the kind of World Cup experience that all fans from around the world have a reason to expect and to look forward to,” he said."

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