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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Sean Ingle

England LGBTQ+ fans’ group criticises David Beckham over World Cup role

David Beckham at the Doha Forum in Qatar's capital in March.
David Beckham at the Doha Forum in Qatar's capital in March. Photograph: Karim Jaafar/AFP/Getty Images

The England national team’s largest LGBTQ+ supporters’ group has suggested that David Beckham should no longer be considered a great ally or placed on a pedestal after becoming a paid ambassador for the Qatar World Cup.

Di Cunningham, the co-founder of the Three Lions Pride group, said she was disappointed in Beckham’s decision to accept a deal – reported to be worth £150m – given that Qatari law criminalises same-sex relationships.

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