16 June, 2006

Germany: Saudi Arabia boycotts award sponsored by Anheuser-Busch

Saudi Arabian players will boycott FIFA's man of the match award during the World Cup because it is sponsored by Anheuser-Busch, an American company that manufactures Budweiser beer, Los Angeles Times posted June 16.


"It's a matter of principle. No special meeting or decision needed to be taken. Saudi players will not accept an award linked to the maker of an alcoholic beverage," said Abdullah al-Dabal, a Saudi soccer federation official.

He said as a Muslim nation, it was unacceptable for any of the Saudi players to accept such an award. Saudi officials told organizers of the decision before Wednesday's 2-2 draw between Saudi Arabia and Tunisia in Munich, Germany. The man of the match award was given to Tunisia's Ziad Jaziri.

Alcohol is banned in Saudi Arabia and anyone found in possession of alcohol in the kingdom faces flogging.

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