February 29, 2012 11:26 AM

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FIFA measures to be voted by Brazil's congress and senate

A Brazilian congressional commission has approved a set of measures from football's world governing body FIFA for the 2014 World Cup. Among the provisions FIFA has insisted on is that alcohol be sold at all venues in the tournament. The measures will now be voted on by Brazil's congress and senate. FIFA says the World Cup needs special rules, but critics say it is seeking undue influence over internal Brazilian matters. The measures would also limit the right of Brazilian students to half-price tickets to matches. The insistence on alcohol being sold has caused controversy as it is currently banned at Brazilian stadiums for safety reasons. The country's health minister has urged congress to maintain the ban. Brewer Budweiser is a big FIFA sponsor.

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