England WAGs to live on booze cruise ship at Qatar World Cup due to hotel's alcohol ban

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England's WAGs will take a booze cruise during the World Cup finals in Qatar - as the footballers’ hotel is dry.Alcohol is barred at the five-star Souq Al Wakra beach resort where Gareth Southgate’s squad will stay during the tournament which starts in November.But their wives and girlfriends will nutmeg the Middle East state’s strict alcohol laws - by staying on a luxury cruise ship.Several will be moored up in capital Doha’s port to help ease an accommodation shortage during the month-long showpiece.As the vessels will be technically offshore Qatar’s, drink restrictions will not apply to them.Officials from world football's governing body Fifa reportedly offered players’ loved ones a range of accommodation for the finals - including onshore apartments and hotel suites.But the WAGs chose the ship as the best option.Sources said it offered a higher standard of accommodation, families can stay near each other and they will be free to toast England’s success with champagne.The partners of England stars Harry Kane, Jordan Henderson and Raheem Sterling are among those who have reportedly chosen to stay on the ship.How far do you think England will go at the World Cup this year?

Let us know in the comments section.Booze is not illegal in Qatar but drinking in public is a crime in the conservative majority-Muslim country.Alcohol is sold mainly in licensed hotel bars and restaurants.Rules around boozing are expected to be relaxed for visiting fans during the tournament with organisers trying to make alcohol easier to buy.But the England team’s hotel - built in 2015 especially for the World Cup - only serves non-alcoholic drinks.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily.