David Beckham ‘agrees £150MILLION ambassador deal with Qatar’ that will see him be the face of 2022 World Cup and ‘promote tourism and culture’ in the country for the next DECADE
- David Beckham is expected to reveal a £150 million deal with Qatar next month
- It will see him be a leading figure in the country’s build-up to the 2022 World Cup
- As part of the deal Beckham will also promote tourism and culture in the country
- It is likely decision will be controversial considering Qatar’s human rights record
David Beckham is believed to have agreed a £150million deal to become an ambassador for the country over the decade, which will result in him being the face of the 2022 World Cup.
The England legend was pictured in the country earlier this month, taking in various sights including some of the stadiums to be used for next year’s tournament.
According to The Sun, Beckham will have an official role as part of a deal to be announced next month that will also see him promote tourism and culture in Qatar.
David Beckham is believed to have agreed a £150 million deal to be an ambassador for Qatar
The England legend was pictured in the country earlier this month being shown around
It’s reported that the 46-year-old was told rainbow flags would be allowed at the World Cup, in a country which has faced criticism for its human rights record, especially towards gay people and women.
‘David has always talked about the power of football as a force for good on many levels,’ a spokeswoman for Beckham told The Sun.
‘As we reach the one year to go point he will join the wider football community that is coming together for the World Cup 2022 and he’s looking forward to what he thinks will be a great tournament.’
Beckham’s relationship with Qatar is not a new one, stemming back to his time as a player at Paris Saint-Germain.
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