Qatar is going all out for the 2022 World Games. But should David Beckham help them? In an exclusive to the British tabloid The Sun, the 46-year-old soccer superstar (nicknamed Goldenballs) "signed a deal worth £15million a year over the next decade to become the country's ambassador." "The Gulf state is said to be spending as much as a staggering $300 billion on overall infrastructure as part of the project, but the venture has been a controversial one," writes RT.com. But Qatar's record on LGBTQ and women's rights, as well as for its treatment of immigrant workers, have led some to question Beckham's decision. The Sun writes that Beckham has been assured "fans would be safe and allowed to display rainbow flags in stadiums — the symbol of the LGBTQ community." Beckham will also promote tourism and culture. It also said that he consulted his wife (and ex-Spice Girl) Victoria about women's rights issues before accepting the offer... Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ⚽???️? ?: David Beckham / Instagram
October 25, 2021
Qatar is going all out for the 2022 World Games. But should David Beckham help them?
In an exclusive to the British tabloid The Sun, the 46-year-old soccer superstar (nicknamed Goldenballs) "signed a deal worth £15million a year over the next decade to become the country's ambassador."
"The Gulf state is said to be spending as much as a staggering $300 billion on overall infrastructure as part of the project, but the venture has been a controversial one," writes RT.com.
But Qatar's record on LGBTQ and women's rights, as well as for its treatment of immigrant workers, have led some to question Beckham's decision.
The Sun writes that Beckham has been assured "fans would be safe and allowed to display rainbow flags in stadiums — the symbol of the LGBTQ community." Beckham will also promote tourism and culture.
It also said that he consulted his wife (and ex-Spice Girl) Victoria about women's rights issues before accepting the offer...
Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ⚽???️?
?: David Beckham / Instagram
In an exclusive to the British tabloid The Sun, the 46-year-old soccer superstar (nicknamed Goldenballs) "signed a deal worth £15million a year over the next decade to become the country's ambassador."
"The Gulf state is said to be spending as much as a staggering $300 billion on overall infrastructure as part of the project, but the venture has been a controversial one," writes RT.com.
But Qatar's record on LGBTQ and women's rights, as well as for its treatment of immigrant workers, have led some to question Beckham's decision.
The Sun writes that Beckham has been assured "fans would be safe and allowed to display rainbow flags in stadiums — the symbol of the LGBTQ community." Beckham will also promote tourism and culture.
It also said that he consulted his wife (and ex-Spice Girl) Victoria about women's rights issues before accepting the offer...
Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ⚽???️?
?: David Beckham / Instagram
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