David Beckham Talks About What Legacy the World Cup Will Leave in Qatar

In this commercialized age of football, the biggest stars make more money every day. Brands jump on the possibility of signing popular athletes to advertise their products, and the beginning of all this could be traced back to the biggest superstars of the 2000s, like David Beckham.

The Englishman rose to fame at Manchester United and was always in the headlines. However, it was when he got his move to Real Madrid that his fame skyrocketed and Beckham became one of the biggest superstars of the decade.

His footballing ability helped him elevate his status and even after his retirement, the footballer remains immensely popular.

David Beckham talks about the history of football in Qatar

His performances for England were outstanding and the footballer also captained his side in the World Cup in 2002. He has scored several important goals for his country and has a good idea of what it’s like to step out on the biggest stage of football.

He talked about the upcoming World Cup in Qatar in an interview for The Peninsula Qatar. The Englishman talked about the history of football in Qatar and revealed that fans would see the football culture in Qatar when the World Cup comes around.

“There is a rich history here and a love of the game, and that will be very evident when the tournament starts at the end of the year. People will see a football culture that has been here for a long time. And once the tournament finishes, the legacy will be there for everyone to see,” Beckham said.

Beckham’s opinion on the World Cup in Qatar

David Beckham also spoke about the legacy the competition would leave in the nation of Qatar. The World Cup changes the lives of several people and inspires scores of children in the country.

When countries are given the chance to host a competition as big as this, it’s great while the competition is going on. But when it ends, what’s more important is leaving a legacy.

“When people ask me what a World Cup does for a country, I say it inspires the next generation. It’s great to host the World Cup but it’s more important what happens after,” he added.

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