Former star footballer David Beckham has drawn strong criticism for promoting Qatar in an advertising campaign for the emirate which will host the 2022 World Cup from November 20. It’s perfection for me “, proclaims David Beckham, about this country, in videos for Qatar tourism. ” It’s an amazing place to spend a few days,” he boasts, before adding: “I can’t wait to take my kids there. “. We see in these advertising clips the legend of football on a motorcycle, a boat, in the desert under a tent with men in traditional dress, or even on a spice market. He rents ” the mix between modernity and tradition ” which creates ” something really special “. According to the British press, this campaign brought in 10 million pounds (11.5 million euros) for David Beckham. The star has come under heavy criticism on social media. The NGO Amnesty International condemned this campaign, highlighting the “ the country’s appalling human rights record “.
David Beckham slammed for Qatar ad campaign
