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Getting to the stadiums in a World Cup is never easy.
Security measures always lead to police cordons at least one kilometer from the stadium.
In the case of Qatar, that security ring is greater.
It is impossible to approach with a private car less than three kilometers
from a stadium.
The general public opts for the subway or, if they do for the car, they know that they have to park far away.
In Lusail, for example, it is a 4
0 minute walk from the general car park to the stadium
.
The media do have a special pass to get close, but they are the only ones.
Well, the only ones don't.
In fact, there are even more privileged ones.
On highways, the red signs that read
"Media & TV"
have another, also red:
"VIP" next to them.
.
And that is even better.
Why?
There goes the data.
That way, where it says VIP, are the cars that carry a sticker: "Hospitality".
That is if the person has not hired a more luxurious package yet and arrives inside brand new vans, very modern and with tinted windows.
They are brought to the very door of the stadium, and in a black and gold color that can be distinguished from far away, they arrive at the paradise of luxury that is the VIP areas of the stadiums in this World Cup in Qatar.
Actually, all the great golf courses in the world already have many and very ostentatious areas of this style, but of course,
in one of the richest countries in the world
, at the most important moment in its recent history, the word luxury acquires another dimension.
Wine and beer list in one of the stadiums.TWITTER CARLOS M.
Those who have been inside describe it with constant gestures of disbelief.
Within these VIP areas, which are huge, there are in turn several areas, from less to more luxurious.
Prices also vary depending on whether it is a single game or a multi-pack.
But... what prices!
From
a first, more discreet package, which costs $950
for a match in the first phase (Match Club),
to the 34,000 euros that must be withdrawn from the checking account to see the final in the highest level package (Pearl Club).
, which includes: a butler for the group, the best views of the field, being able to interact with FIFA guests (the best ex-footballers on the planet, including
Xavi, Puyol or Villa
, who are here at matches in Spain,
Roberto Carlos, Cafú, Kaká and Ronaldo
with Brasil...), a private cook who prepares à la carte dishes at that moment, and it doesn't matter if it's a pasta or a meat to the point, or a fish, more waiters than guests and, of course, alcohol.
Champange
(of the most expensive), spirits, cocktails,
beer and wine
, although here beer and wine are vulgar.
Some gold-plated teapots in another of the VIPAP areas
A group of
violinists
set the scene for the rooms, which are enormous, spacious, with crystal, porcelain and gold taking center stage.
The hostesses, dressed in a maroon and white tunic, with gold motifs, is it also gold?, smile left and right offering
caviar
, while on television you can see replays of the matches that have already been played or those that are being played. playing at that time, since those who have purchased these packages have access to the stadium from four hours before it begins.
According to someone who has already been to the two stadiums where Spain has played, the
VIP area of Al Bayt
, venue for last Sunday's match against Germany, is impressive, well above similar areas in planetary events such as the Augusta Masters or the Formula 1. In Spain, the most striking VIP area is that of the Masters 1,000 in Madrid, located in the Caja Mágica, and judging by the testimonies of people who have known both, they have nothing to do with it.
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Articles Eduardo J. Castelao