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Kieran Isgin

Joe Lycett issues 'final message' to David Beckham after 'shredding' £10k

Joe Lycett has issued a 'final message' to David Beckham after an ongoing feud over his 'relationship' with Qatar.

Last night (November 20) the comedian appeared to shred £10,000 of his own money after previously presenting the ultimatum to the newly appointed Qatar ambassadors. The deadline was set to the former England footballer after it was reported that Beckham had signed a controversial £10 million deal with the Fifa World Cup hosts.

According to Qatar's laws, homosexuality is illegal and anyone found participating in same-sex sexual activity are liable for punishment of up to seven years in prison. As part of Lycett's ultimatum, he offered to donate £10,000 of his own cash to LGBTQ+ charities if Beckham ended the sponsorship before the start of the tournament.

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