Starmer: FIFA 'wrong' to ban reusable water bottles at World Cup

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2026-06-05

London (PA Media/dpa) - Banning fans from bringing refillable plastic bottles into World Cup stadiums is "just wrong," British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said, as he urged FIFA to "think of the fans". Starmer said football's governing body should re-examine the policy change, as he condemned the move as being "about making money." The decision, which FIFA says is to "prevent risk and injury to players and attendees," has led to concerns over......

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