Many women said that Qatar's restriction on
the selling of alcohol near football stadiums has contributed to a
decrease in the hostile atmosphere associated with the game.
HerGameToo campaign manager Ellie Molloson admitted she had
some reservations about visiting Qatar, according to The Times.
“I’ve got to say coming here has been a real shock to my system,”
the 19-year-old told The Times. “There have been no catcalls, wolf whistles or sexism of any kind.”
This comes despite the fact that Qatar has received intensified
scrutiny over alleged “discrimination” against women.
However, it appears that many female spectators have found the
stadiums to be friendlier and more welcoming than they might have
anticipated, especially given the carefully orchestrated atmosphere of
this World Cup.
Along with Molloson, many other British female fans now think that
this World Cup should serve as a template for soccer matches and
culture back in the UK.
“I had all these preconceived notions about what I would encounter,”
said Molloson. “The reality has been nothing like that. I’ve not
experienced any of the harassment I have experienced in England. I
don’t know how they have achieved that but it’s an amazing
environment to experience.”
Her father, whom she asked to come along with her following her
initial fears, said: “I came out primarily to look after Ellie and frankly I
needn’t have bothered.”
Molloson is not the only one. Jo Glover has been attending World Cup
finals since South Africa in 2010.
“The atmosphere here feels less tribal. Everyone is wearing their
(team) colours and there is no hassle,” she told the British
newspaper.
Many still recall the rowdy yobs who caused chaos at Wembley
stadium, when England advanced to the Euro 2020 final in July.
The absence of hooliganism in Qatar, according to a senior British
police officer, is proof that the government shouldn’t relax its
prohibitions on alcohol at football stadiums.
The atmosphere in Qatar, according to Chief Constable Mark Roberts,
who oversees football policing in the UK, was “passionate but
friendly”, much like it was during the summer finals of the women’s
Euro 2022 tournament.
The UK government is thinking about removing the senior leagues’
36-year-old ban on alcohol consumption in the stadiums. According
to Roberts, the UK should “drop ideas of reintroducing alcohol in the
stands” in light of the fan experience in Qatar.
The absence of alcohol doesn’t affect the pleasant buzz or the
relaxed atmosphere, which is a good thing, he added.
Women are noticing the difference everywhere, not just in the stands.

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This is precisely the point. Often times, we reject traditional religious
ideas in the name of liberalism and modernity to toot our own horns
while being too arrogant to look at what actually is most beneficial for humanity and society.