FIFA World Cup Qatar: English football icon David Beckham continues to draw flak due to his controversial brand ambassador role at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Beckham has now been slammed by British journalist Andrew Pierce who appeared as a guest on ‘Good Morning Britain’. Follow FIFA World Cup 2022 LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN
Pierce raised his concerns over the former English playmaker taking over the role in the host country which criminalises same-sex relationships. He further highlighted that it was not a welcoming move from someone who is considered as a global gay icon around the world.
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“As you know I don’t watch football, but I would not go to that country as a gay man because I would be very worried,” he said.
“As for David Beckham, he should be hanging his head in shame. He is a gay icon, hugely popular around the world, and he’s doing this for one reason: millions in the bank.”
FIFA World Cup Qatar: David Beckham’s CONTROVERSIAL Brand Ambassador Role SLAMMED, British journalist Andrew Pierce says ‘he should be hanging his head in shame’
What does the role hold for David Beckham?
- David Beckham will rake in $277 million (£150m) as the face of the FIFA World Cup Qatar.
- The former England captain’s contract is worth £15 million per-year over the next decade to become the country’s global ambassador.
- Beckham had visited all the stadium and met the dignitaries, last month in Doha.
- Beckham has, however, shown his support for the LGBTQ community. He said that rainbow flags will be allowed all across the stadiums.
“David believes in Qatar’s commitment to progress and that the World Cup – the first to be held in the Arab world – can effect significant positive change,” a source told the Sun.
“He strongly believes in the power of football to bridge differences but, crucially, has seen the progress on issues that matter.”
