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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alex Green

Comedian Joe Lycett criticises FA in wake of ‘shredding’ stunt

PA Media

Joe Lycett has criticised the Football Association (FA), accusing it of “pretending to be allies of the LGBT community” until it becomes inconvenient.

The comedian, 34, said he had had “some conversations” with the English governing body after announcing a stunt in which he threated to destroy £10,000 of his own money unless David Beckham pulled out of his deal with World Cup hosts Qatar, where homosexuality is still illegal.

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