artisbrutal2021
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9 Tweets Dec 08, 2024
2021
"Why has David Beckham turned a blind eye to racism, misogyny and homophobia in Qatar – could it be his secret £10m deal to plug its World Cup?" x.com
"despite Beckham’s winning smiles, a storm is growing ever-larger over Qatar’s appalling human rights abuses, which form the unacceptable backdrop to next year’s [World Cup]. x.com
"a source close to the ex-footballer said he was in Doha on a fact-finding trip.
‘David has been visiting Qatar regularly for over a decade and … has seen the passion for football in the country and the long-term commitment that’s been made to hosting the World Cup" x.com
"England manager Gareth Southgate, team captain Harry Kane, Match Of The Day presenter Gary Lineker and former England star turned television pundit Gary Neville are among those who have remained silent on Qatar."
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"On October 4, a private jet whisked Beckham to Qatar’s capital city
The footballer’s 69 million Instagram followers are usually kept well informed about his glamorous lifestyle, but he was unusually coy on this occasion, choosing not to post any pictures of his trip."🤔
Fortune mag : "Soccer star David Beckham pocketed nearly $100 million in licensing deals as his Netflix documentary and a controversial endorsement of the Qatar World Cup helped his company double its revenues last year"
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"Beckham’s company DRJB Holdings took in £72.6 million ($92.2 million) in revenues in 2022 on the back of brand deals with companies including Maserati and Adidas" x.com
"Beckham, who played as a midfielder for clubs including Manchester United, Real Madrid, and L.A. Galaxy, sold a majority stake in DB Ventures to sports marketing group Authentic Brands Group in 2022 for a reported £200 million ($254 million)." x.com
"The company owns consumer brands as well as the likenesses and estates of stars including Elvis Presley and Muhammad Ali." x.com

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