With fans arriving in Qatar with subpar accommodations and rainbow items being seized, there has already been a lot of controversy. Now, fans are being told to be quiet.
Officials in Qatar have prohibited singing by England supporters.
Given that Qatari police personnel have already advised fans to keep quiet, England fans may face a restriction on singing at the World Cup.
It happens after authorities stepped in to stop some South American supporters from singing on a bus, according to the Express. The supporters were then silenced.
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While some Argentina supporters were also on board, still in fiesta mood despite their shocking loss to Saudi Arabia, Ecuador fans were enjoying their 2-0 victory against Qatar in the tournament’s opening match.
They now have the authority to apply their severe no-singing policy to other groups of supporters, including the traveling English party that traveled 4,250 miles to the Middle East to support the Three Lions.
The recent debacle is only the most recent in a line of high-profile events involving overly zealous authorities. As the match began, security approached a Danish TV crew and threatened to break their camera.
Officials in Qatar have prohibited singing by England supporters.
Additionally, there have been numerous instances where fans’ rainbow-themed attire has been confiscated or banned, with former Wales captain Laura McAllister receiving such a request.
After Qatari officials reversed course on their intention to allow the sale of beer at stadiums, the alcohol prohibition has also generated criticism. There is no word yet on whether Budweiser, the tournament’s official sponsor, will face any legal repercussions.
Additionally, it has made it difficult for fans to find a good pint because alcohol is not inexpensive. The severe restrictions, coupled with a singing prohibition, are already having an impact on the ambience in grounds, which already seem to be half filled.