David Beckham has said he understands there are “different and strongly held views about engagement in the Middle East” after being criticised by comedian Joe Lycett.
Last month, in a video posted to social media, Lycett issued Beckham with an ultimatum after it was reported he had signed a £10 million deal with the Fifa World Cup hosts. The comic requested Beckham end his deal with Qatar before the World Cup opening ceremony or he would shred £10,000 of his own money.
Lycett later released a video in which he said Beckham had failed to respond and appeared to show him shredding the cash but he eventually revealed it was a hoax and he had already donated the money to LGBTQ+ charities.
