Getting amorous at this year's World Cup could land you in jail for seven years
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One night stands and public shows of affection are effectively banned in Qatar, FIFA warns football fans
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Fans will have to be on their best behaviour given Qatar's strict laws about sex outside of marriage (posed by models)
Football fans attending the World Cup this year are going to have to watch their step if they begin feeling amorous during the tournament in conservative Qatar, where those caught frolicking with anyone other than their spouse could face seven years in prison.
According to an article in The Star, Frisky football fans have been warned that one-night stands could lead to a lengthy period behind bars. Boozy bunk-ups are effectively banned at the finals, which start in November. Even FIFA officials warn that there will be “no exceptions” to the law. It comes amid growing unease about the possibility of British fans facing severe penalties for “doing everyday things accepted at and after games”.
A UK police source said: “Sex is very much off the menu unless you are coming as husband and wife. There definitely will be no one-night stands at this tournament. "There will be no partying at all really. Everyone needs to keep their heads about them, unless they want to risk being stuck in prison. There is essentially a sex ban in place at this year’s World Cup for the first time ever. Fans need to be prepared.”
Sex outside of marriage and homosexuality are illegal in Qatar and each carries a prison sentence of up to seven years. Although FIFA has said “all are welcome”, there are already reports of hotel bookings being scrutinised – with people with different surnames being prevented from booking and sharing hotel rooms.
One insider said: “The drink and party culture after games, which is the norm in most places, is strictly prohibited, with very strict and scary consequences if you are caught. There is a feeling this could be a very bad tournament indeed for fans.”
Nasser al-Khater, chief executive of the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar said: “The safety and security of every single fan is of the utmost importance to us. But public displays of affection are frowned upon, it’s not part of our culture – and that goes across the board to everybody.”
The Qatar Supreme Committee for the delivery of the 2022 World Cup also warned of the strict laws in place. It said: “Qatar is a conservative country and public displays of affection are frowned upon regardless of sexual orientation.”
Mansoor Al Ansari, general secretary of the Qatar Football Association, said it was considering banning rainbow flags at games, saying: “You want to demonstrate your view about the LGBTQ+ then demonstrate it in a society where it will be accepted.”
