JAKARTA - The British national team's WAGs (pairs and lovers) will not be free in Qatar during the 2022 World Cup. A number of limits have been made to prevent them from strict laws in Qatar.
British Football Federation (FA) officials have issued a list that WAGS have to and should not do. They also warned the glamorous group, "You are not above the law."
They conveyed the rule in a secret meeting. A number of WAGs attended.
One of them is Jack Grealish's girlfriend, Sasha Attwood. The 26-year-old was told to "play politely" in public. In addition, intimacy in public is "not tolerated".
WAGs also should not drink alcohol or say disrespectful words in public, play music loudly, sing, scream or act inappropriate during the call to prayer.
Drinking alcohol in Qatar, cursing or making disgraceful movements can also make the perpetrators behind bars.
Disposing of garbage is also an illegal act in Qatar. Perpetrators can be fined up to 6000 (equivalent to Rp105 million) and one year in prison.
And they were warned that taking racist photos outside the government building. The action is likely to lead to police action.
In Qatar, women should cover their shoulders and avoid wearing short skirts, according to the British Foreign Ministry's advice.
Sex outside of marriage is also prohibited.
"It is important to understand that you and your husband/partners are not above the law here. Every order is made to protect yourself and your partner/husband in terms of infidelity. Fines and prosecutions are common," the FA statement recently said.
A source said the FA representatives still had doubts. The reason is, they have a responsibility to the players and families to know the local laws and habits.
"They cannot, will not, tolerate any controversy or incidents that can and should be avoided with good planning," the source said.
"It is important for WAGs to understand Qatar is not Britain and will treat everyone, regardless of who they are," the source continued.
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