The winners of this year’s FA Cup will not be awarded a case of champagne out of respect for players’ religious beliefs.
There has been a longstanding tradition that the winning side were welcomed by a case of the alcohol inside the dressing room after the game.
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Chelsea celebrate with champagne after winning the 2018 cup
However, the Football Association has taken the decision to stop the practice beginning this season out of respect for religious beliefs that forbid alcohol consumption.
The successful squad will be provided with an alcohol-free substitute so the players can still celebrate in the usual way of spraying their team-mates with the drink.
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Alexis Sanchez celebrates with champagne after winning the FA Cup with Arsenal in 2017
An FA spokesman said: “Winning teams will be awarded with non-alcoholic ‘champagne’ for their celebrations in all FA competitions, starting from this year’s Emirates FA Cup Final.
“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.â€
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Watford and Manchester City will compete for this year’s trophy at Wembley on May 18.
Watford midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure and City players Riyad Mahrez, Benjamin Mendy and Ilkay Gundogan are all Muslim, which forbids alcohol consumption.
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