Eric Cantona has taken aim at former Manchester United team-mate David Beckham and other public figures who are performing ambassadorial roles for Qatar, with the 56-year-old Frenchman criticising “cheap sheep” celebrities who appear to be socially engaged without making any risky commitments.
In an interview with the Athletic, Cantona said he would not accept an offer to endorse the Gulf nation ahead of November’s tournament and believes those who are being paid are making a "big, big mistake".
Beckham has been widely criticised for signing a deal worth £10-15million a year that has seen him promote Doha as a tourist destination. When asked whether he would consider a similar tole, Cantona didn't pull any punches.
