Orange fan Marcel from Haren sees the advantage of expensive beer (15 euros) in Qatar: ‘No problems with English fans this year. Nice is not it?’

The first Dutch supporters trickle into Qatar. The atmosphere is good. Hat man Gert Grimmius, Fienus Baas, alias de Brillenman and Marcel de Weijs, or King Bolo, are ready. They take the fact that a (non-alcoholic) beer costs up to 15 euros into the bargain. “We’re just sticking with the community. It’s terribly hot here.”

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