Former England captain, whose role as ambassador was criticised by LGBTQ+ community, said he believes sport is ‘force for good’
The statement – given to the comedian Joe Lycett and read out on a special edition of his show, Joe Lycett’s Got Your Back – came in response to intense criticism that Beckham, 47, had accepted millions of pounds fromto serve as an ambassador for the games in spite of the country’s repressive stance on LGBTQ+ rights, its human rights record and allegations of mistreatment of migrant workers.
The endorsements have received stinging criticism, particularly from members of the LGBTQ+ community, who claim that Beckham’s support of Qatar runs counter to his image as a supporter of gay rights.
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