David Beckham ‘lands a seven-figure sum after signing a promotional deal with Doritos’

David Beckham has reportedly landed a new big-money deal as part of his involvement in this year’s World Cup in Qatar.

The ex-footballer has secured a seven-figure deal from sponsor Doritos, to appear in TV and print advertisements during the tournament in November, having previously signed a controversial £10 million contract to become the face of the tourism board of the United Nations. country,

According to The sunDavid will appear in the ads alongside NFL star Peyton Manning, where the pair joke about the two different kinds of “football.”

A source, saying the commercial has already been shot, said: “This is a mega-money campaign for two of the world’s most famous athletes, centered around the biggest tournament in the world.

“It’s a huge amount of money for both of them, but if you come up with something with a Qatar link, it’s always going to bring an element of controversy.”

MailOnline has reached out to representatives for David Beckham for comment.

Division: The ex-footballer has signed a controversial £10m deal to be the face of the tourism board for the Gulf state, where gays are persecuted and misogyny is rife

David’s involvement in promotions for the 2022 World Cup has been embroiled in controversy since he signed a £10m deal to become the face of the tournament and host nation Qatar.

Until his appearance in a promotional video last month, Beckham had not acknowledged the controversial contract to promote the Gulf state, where homosexuals are persecuted and misogyny is widespread.

It is still illegal for people to be gay in Qatar and women are discriminated against by a male guardianship system that forces them to ask for permission to marry, study or travel.

Speaking: The former footballer has insisted his engagement with Qatar offers the opportunity to drive change from within and ‘use football as a force for good’

More than 6,500 migrant workers have died there while building the infrastructure for the tournament, The Guardian reports, citing official figures.

The former footballer has maintained that his involvement with Qatar offers the opportunity to create change from within and “use football as a force for good”.

Akbar Al Baker, President of Qatar Tourism and Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive said: “It was a pleasure to welcome David to Qatar where he has immersed himself in the culture and experienced first hand the warm hospitality of the people.

“I encourage the millions who travel through Qatar each year to follow in David’s footsteps and create their own exciting adventure and memories.

‘We have something for everyone at an unbelievable price, whether it is sun, sea, beach, rich heritage and culture, surprising nature or a modern and fun city trip.’

Division: The Mail on Sunday revealed Beckham’s deal with Qatar last February, sparking anger from critics

The Mail on Sunday revealed Beckham’s deal with Qatar last February, which has sparked a fury among critics.

Amnesty said at the time: “We would urge him to learn more about the deeply disturbing human rights situation in Qatar and be prepared to speak out.”

Those close to Beckham say he was “distraught and mortified” when he was convicted over the controversial deal.

They told the Mail: “It is not surprising that David Beckham would like to be involved in such a major football event, but we would urge him to learn more about the deeply worrying human rights situation in Qatar and be prepared to talk about it.” .

Qatar’s human rights record is alarming, from the country’s long-standing mistreatment of migrant workers to the curbing of freedom of expression and the criminalization of same-sex relationships.

“David Beckham should use his unique global profile to keep the world focused on the human rights issues surrounding the games, not just playing on the pitch.”

The FIFA World Cup runs from November 21 to December 18 and is the first to be held in the Arab world.

Beckham has been widely acclaimed for helping to tackle the stigma of gay athletes by appearing on the cover of Attitude in 2002.

Disturbing: Those close to Beckham say he was ‘distraught and mortified’ when convicted over controversial deal