David Beckham is set to be unveiled as the face of the controversial Qatar World Cup, netting the superstar £150million.
The former England captain, 46, ignored criticism of the Arab country’s human rights record to sign a £15million-a-year deal for the next ten years to become its ambassador, The Sun reported.
He flew into Doha in October to meet dignitaries and was given a tour at the new stadiums for the 2022 World Cup, which has drawn international criticism.
David Beckham is set to be unveiled as the face of the controversial Qatar World Cup, netting the superstar £150million
Since its inception, the tournament has been plagued by controversy due to corruption allegations during the bidding process.
Critics claim that the Arab country has been accused using forced labour to build stadiums, resulting in the deaths of thousands.
Many supporters have called for boycotts of the tournament because of Qatar’s treatment towards gay and lesbians.
Beckham assured his supporters that they will be safe, despite homosexuality being illegal.
A source said: ‘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.
“He believes that football can bridge differences, but he has also seen progress on important issues.