but supposedly Qatar has plans to loosen the restrictions on alcohol at least to some degree. Will it be enough to make it what the fans want? Who knows. I think other "cultural sensitivities" being "accommodated" are a far greater concern.

I never could understand why Qatar really feels the need to host it. Scratch that. I do understand what drives them :P

And btw, I like a pint or 2 with my football, too. But I can do without some yob's sick in clogging the loos or worse, on my clothes. :(