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The World Cup has undoubtedly grown in size and influence.
Its organising committee, FIFA, has had to work increasingly closely with the governments of host nations. For this year's World Cup in Brazil, FIFA has even gone as far as changing some of the country's law.
Before choosing a host country, FIFA requires a "government guarantee" on certain legal issues, including: security, alcohol, visa procedures, customs and tax law, infrastructure and labour relations. Currently, Brazil faces an uphill battle to complete its stadiums, build adequate transportation infrastructure and comply with various demands of FIFA.
Alcohol
Brazil has run into several issues with the guarantees it made to FIFA in order to secure the 2014 World Cup. FIFA has stipulated that Brazil must allow the sale of alcohol at stadiums. However, under The Brazilian Federal Statute n.10.671 of 2003, this prohibits the entry and sale of alcoholic beverages inside stadiums during football matches.
This is a major concern to one of the main sponsors of the FIFA...