Comedian slams David Beckham’s multi-million Qatar World Cup deal in fake $12k shredding stunt
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on November 21, 2022
British Comedian Joe Lycett appeared to have shredded almost $12,000 (£10,000) of his own money in protest of world-famous former soccer player David Beckham’s decision to remain an ambassador for the 2022 FIFA World Cup hosted in Qatar.
Lycett said that Beckham was a “gay icon,” having appeared on the cover of LGBTQ+ magazines, and praised his belief in using “the power of football as a force for good.”
But he condemned Beckham’s ambassadorship, citing Qatar’s poor human rights record and LGBTQ+ policies.
“Qatar is one of . . .
