Many fans were outraged by the idea that the The World Cup will be held in a conservative country like Qatar, where the sale of alcohol is highly restricted, but for some fans this has made the tournament a safer experience.
“I was expecting a very dangerous place for women. I didn’t think I would be safe here… Since I arrived it hasn’t been like that, as an away fan I can say I have felt very safe,” she told Reuters . Ellie MollosonEnglish fans.
mollson, who is an ambassador for an anti-sexism campaign in soccer called HerGameToo, said her father was so concerned that he accompanied her to Qatar to ensure her safety, but her escort services have since gone out is unnecessary.
The 19-year-old said the lack of alcohol made the atmosphere around World Cup matches less rude, but in his opinion it was mostly cultural.
“I think it’s really because of a more conservative society in society. I think alcohol contributes a little more to hostility than things like compliments, whistling and sexual harassment,” he explained.
“I like the jokes, I love the good atmosphere, but there’s not as much of that here. It’s very, very different, but it’s much nicer, much more familiar… but it’s not the same atmosphere as in England.” Argentina fan Ariana Gold, 21, told Reuters she was nervous before traveling to the Middle East because she didn’t know what to expect.
“It’s great for women, I really like football and when I was in the country I thought maybe it (Qatar) is just a place for men, and maybe it’s not comfortable for women, but no, I comfortable and it is. very nice,” he said. Alcohol is allowed in some bars and hotels in Qatar, but the kind of consumption typically seen at the world’s biggest soccer tournament is conspicuous by its absence.
“It’s still a pretty good atmosphere, even though there’s no booze and everyone’s sober,” said Emma Smith, a 33-year-old English fan from Sheffield. “Everybody accepts it and everybody’s happy.”
Did you feel safe in Qatar? “Yes, without a doubt. Because there is no alcohol involved, I feel very safe,” she said.
Source: La Verdad
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