A man has created a football-themed obstacle course for squirrels in his back garden to celebrate the World Cup.
Steve Barley, from Hitchin, Hertfordshire, installed items including a referee and a giant red card, which the animals have to overcome to get to nuts at the end.
He previous built an NHS-themed course during the pandemic and another to celebrate the Olympics, and the videos of squirrels taking part have been watched more than four million times online.
He said: "It's hilarious to look at, I really enjoying watching them. They're very smart, agile creatures."
BEER AT 2022 WORLD CUP: QATAR PUSHING FOR ‘COMPLETE STADIUM BEER BAN’, ACCORDING TO TIMES REPORT Qatar are putting pressure on FIFA to stop selling beer at the eight stadiums hosting matches at the 2022 World Cup – that is according to The Times. The report adds that the only place beer will certainly be available to fans is at the fan parks. Were beer to be banned from stadiums it would put FIFA in breach of a multimillion-dollar contract, The Times add.
Qatari royal family 'demands total BAN on alcohol sales at World Cup stadiums' just 48 hours before tournament kicks off: Rulers pressure shocked FIFA chiefs to stop fans drinking at grounds - despite multi-million pound Budweiser deal
The Qatari royal family are pressuring Fifa for a complete ban on selling alcohol at all World Cup stadiums, just two days before the controversial tournament kicks off. The host nation - where alcohol sales are typically restricted to foreigners drinking in licenced hotels and restaurants, or non-Muslim residents with special permits in their homes - has put significant pressure on Fifa to stop selling beer at the eight World Cup stadiums. If the U-turn goes ahead it will mean Budweiser - one of the tournament's largest sponsors - will be unable to sell its beer to fans at games and could put Fifa in breach of a multi-million dollar contract with the company. Discussions about the issue are believed to be ongoing between Budweiser and Fifa, though The Times says the removal of sales of Budweiser is now 'likely' after the Qatari royals intervened. The New York Times said the intervention was made by Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, the brother of Qatar's ruler. As things stand, World Cup visitors can buy alcohol in hotels and restaurants, in fan zones at certain times, and on stadium concourses - but not inside stadiums.
'Could this World Cup get any WORSE?': England fans slam Baddiel and Skinner for 'flogging their Three Lions song to death' after pair re-release Euro 96 hit with 'vomit-inducing' festive spin
The comedians insist they 'couldn't resist' to reunite with The Lightning Seeds singer Ian Broudie to create a new version of the much-loved song first released in 1996 when England lost to Germany on penalties, again. This time it features Christmas-themed lyrics - including 'Three Lions on a sleigh' and 'football's coming home for Christmas' as well as a festive music video featuring a World Cup made with a Christmas pudding and custard. There is also several nods to The Lionesses who won Euro 2022 this summer, England's 1966 World Cup hero Sir Geoff Hurst is a carol singer and Frank Skinner even dresses as Noddy Holder from Slade. But football fans are questioning the decision to release it again - with some suggesting it is so toe-curling and saccharin-sweet that it makes them want to vomit. Many suggested it was just Skinner and Baddiel cashing in by 'flogging Three Lions song to death'. One wag tweeted: 'A new version of Three Lions? Could this world cup get any worse?' with one disgruntled fellow England supporter adding: Three Lions in the bin more like'.
In an abrupt about-face, Qatari officials have decided that the only alcohol that will be on sale to fans at stadiums during the monthlong World Cup will be nonalcoholic.
The decision on beer sales was confirmed on Friday morning by a World Cup official familiar with the change in plans. The official asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak with the news media, and because Qatar was still preparing its official announcement on Friday morning.
The ban on alcohol sales to fans at stadiums — beer will still be available in luxury suites reserved for FIFA officials and other wealthy guests — comes a week after an earlier edict that dozens of red beer tents bearing Budweiser’s branding be moved to more discrete locations at the World Cup’s eight stadiums, away from where most of the crowds attending games would pass.
In an abrupt about-face, Qatari officials have decided that the only alcohol that will be on sale to fans at stadiums during the monthlong World Cup will be nonalcoholic.
The decision on beer sales was confirmed on Friday morning by a World Cup official familiar with the change in plans. The official asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak with the news media, and because Qatar was still preparing its official announcement on Friday morning.
The ban on alcohol sales to fans at stadiums — beer will still be available in luxury suites reserved for FIFA officials and other wealthy guests — comes a week after an earlier edict that dozens of red beer tents bearing Budweiser’s branding be moved to more discrete locations at the World Cup’s eight stadiums, away from where most of the crowds attending games would pass.
Budweiser pay about $75 million. Have been the beer sponsor of the World Cup for nearly 40 years. Sole beer seller, heavy promotion etc.
Qatar want to prevent any sale of, or reference to, beer in the stadiums.
I think Budweiser are going to have about 75 million problems with that.
In an abrupt about-face, Qatari officials have decided that the only alcohol that will be on sale to fans at stadiums during the monthlong World Cup will be nonalcoholic.
The decision on beer sales was confirmed on Friday morning by a World Cup official familiar with the change in plans. The official asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak with the news media, and because Qatar was still preparing its official announcement on Friday morning.
The ban on alcohol sales to fans at stadiums — beer will still be available in luxury suites reserved for FIFA officials and other wealthy guests — comes a week after an earlier edict that dozens of red beer tents bearing Budweiser’s branding be moved to more discrete locations at the World Cup’s eight stadiums, away from where most of the crowds attending games would pass.
Budweiser pay about $75 million. Have been the beer sponsor of the World Cup for nearly 40 years. Sole beer seller, heavy promotion etc.
Qatar want to prevent any sale of, or reference to, beer in the stadiums.
I think Budweiser are going to have about 75 million problems with that.
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-63655720
A man has created a football-themed obstacle course for squirrels in his back garden to celebrate the World Cup.
Steve Barley, from Hitchin, Hertfordshire, installed items including a referee and a giant red card, which the animals have to overcome to get to nuts at the end.
He previous built an NHS-themed course during the pandemic and another to celebrate the Olympics, and the videos of squirrels taking part have been watched more than four million times online.
He said: "It's hilarious to look at, I really enjoying watching them. They're very smart, agile creatures."
Qatar are putting pressure on FIFA to stop selling beer at the eight stadiums hosting matches at the 2022 World Cup – that is according to The Times. The report adds that the only place beer will certainly be available to fans is at the fan parks. Were beer to be banned from stadiums it would put FIFA in breach of a multimillion-dollar contract, The Times add.
https://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/world-cup/2022/beer-at-2022-world-cup-qatar-pushing-for-complete-stadium-beer-ban-at-eight-football-stadiums_sto9230887/story.shtml
https://video.dailymail.co.uk/preview/mol/2022/11/18/408336889662032686/964x580_MP4_408336889662032686.mp4
The Qatari royal family are pressuring Fifa for a complete ban on selling alcohol at all World Cup stadiums, just two days before the controversial tournament kicks off. The host nation - where alcohol sales are typically restricted to foreigners drinking in licenced hotels and restaurants, or non-Muslim residents with special permits in their homes - has put significant pressure on Fifa to stop selling beer at the eight World Cup stadiums. If the U-turn goes ahead it will mean Budweiser - one of the tournament's largest sponsors - will be unable to sell its beer to fans at games and could put Fifa in breach of a multi-million dollar contract with the company. Discussions about the issue are believed to be ongoing between Budweiser and Fifa, though The Times says the removal of sales of Budweiser is now 'likely' after the Qatari royals intervened. The New York Times said the intervention was made by Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, the brother of Qatar's ruler. As things stand, World Cup visitors can buy alcohol in hotels and restaurants, in fan zones at certain times, and on stadium concourses - but not inside stadiums.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-11442203/Qatar-want-alcohol-sales-World-Cup-stadiums-BANNED.html
https://video.dailymail.co.uk/preview/mol/2022/11/18/4006063891284575899/636x382_MP4_4006063891284575899.mp4
The comedians insist they 'couldn't resist' to reunite with The Lightning Seeds singer Ian Broudie to create a new version of the much-loved song first released in 1996 when England lost to Germany on penalties, again. This time it features Christmas-themed lyrics - including 'Three Lions on a sleigh' and 'football's coming home for Christmas' as well as a festive music video featuring a World Cup made with a Christmas pudding and custard. There is also several nods to The Lionesses who won Euro 2022 this summer, England's 1966 World Cup hero Sir Geoff Hurst is a carol singer and Frank Skinner even dresses as Noddy Holder from Slade. But football fans are questioning the decision to release it again - with some suggesting it is so toe-curling and saccharin-sweet that it makes them want to vomit. Many suggested it was just Skinner and Baddiel cashing in by 'flogging Three Lions song to death'. One wag tweeted: 'A new version of Three Lions? Could this world cup get any worse?' with one disgruntled fellow England supporter adding: Three Lions in the bin more like'.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11443055/England-fans-slam-Baddiel-Skinner-new-version-Three-Lions.html
In an abrupt about-face, Qatari officials have decided that the only alcohol that will be on sale to fans at stadiums during the monthlong World Cup will be nonalcoholic.
The decision on beer sales was confirmed on Friday morning by a World Cup official familiar with the change in plans. The official asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak with the news media, and because Qatar was still preparing its official announcement on Friday morning.
The ban on alcohol sales to fans at stadiums — beer will still be available in luxury suites reserved for FIFA officials and other wealthy guests — comes a week after an earlier edict that dozens of red beer tents bearing Budweiser’s branding be moved to more discrete locations at the World Cup’s eight stadiums, away from where most of the crowds attending games would pass.
Qatar want to prevent any sale of, or reference to, beer in the stadiums.
I think Budweiser are going to have about 75 million problems with that.
Oh
Where my hope will be rather higher than my expectation