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Beckham becomes ambassador, collects 180 million euros – football

Ex-footballer David Beckham has landed a lucrative job. The former English team player is rewarded princely.

The now 46-year-old is said to have agreed on a deal with Qatar, according to a report by the “Sun”. Beckham is set to be the face of the upcoming Desert World Cup in 2022, representing the country for a total of ten years. For this, the soccer star, who now has his own club with Inter Miami, receives an annual salary of 18 million euros, according to the report. Makes a total of 180 million euros.

Signature in November

However, the deal has not yet been signed. The agreement is to be finalized in November. Beckham has been a friend of Qatari PSG owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi since joining Paris St.-Germain.

A spokeswoman confirmed the rumors in the report. “David Beckham has always spoken of the power of football as a force for good on many levels. A year before the World Cup he will join the big family. He is looking forward to a great tournament,” the spokeswoman was quoted as saying.

Rainbow flags allowed

Beckham had already traveled to the desert emirate at the beginning of the month, visited stadiums there and got to know decision-makers in the country. The British were assured that rainbow flags, for example, would be allowed and that fans would be safe in the arenas.

The engagement of the scintillating ex-footballer should also boost tourism in Qatar.

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