FA Cup winners to be served non-alcoholic champagne

Pulse News Agency International by AFP 04:06 - 12 August 2024

The champagne sprayed by the FA Cup winners will have a different taste after the Football Association decreed they would deliver non alcoholic champagne to the dressingroom

The winners of next month's FA Cup final between Manchester City and Watford will for the first time celebrate with non-alcoholic champagne to accomodate those who do not drink.

The FA said in a statement that they had taken note of those players who do not drink for religious reasons, are tee-total or too young to consume alcohol.

"Winning teams will be awarded with non-alcoholic 'champagne' for their celebrations in all FA competitions, starting from this year's FA Cup Final," read a statement cited by Sky Sports.

"This is to ensure that we are as inclusive as possible to players and communities who may be prohibited from alcohol, as well as any players who are under 18."