HISTORICAL FACTS: 8 | History Defined

David Beckham's mammoth weekly earnings made public as he rakes in millions

Cash made from David Beckham's brand partnerships rocketed by millions in 2021 as the ex footballer signed new deals, accounts made public this month reveal

Daily Mirror · Jan 10, 2023

David Beckham snubbed for knighthood again in New Year's Honours

The King's New Year Honours List has been released

Manchester Evening News · Dec 30, 2022

2022's heroes and zeroes from brave Volodymyr Zelensky to embarrassing Matt Hancock

Columnist Brian Reade takes a wry look back on the year we're all glad to see the back of... with shoutouts to the best man and woman, and a special category just for Liz Truss and her many WTF moments

Daily Mirror · Dec 30, 2022

Joe Lycett hits back at ‘hypocrisy’ criticism over David Beckham Qatar stunt

Lycett hit headlines for his £10,000 ‘shredding’ stunt in protest at David Beckham’s links to Qatar

Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2022

Joe Lycett responds to criticism for performing in Qatar years before David Beckham stunt

Last month, the comedian threatened to shred £10,000 if the former England captain pulled out of his contract with the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Daily Record · Dec 21, 2022

Joe Lycett gives sarcastic response to criticism that he performed in Qatar

'I did two gigs in Doha in 2015 and kept it entirely secret by writing about it in my own book and mentioning it in multiple interviews including with the NY Times!'

Wales Online · Dec 21, 2022

Joe Lycett issues hilarious statement as pictures from his 2015 Qatar gig emerge online

LGBTQ icon Joe Lycett has clapped back at critics online, as pictures emerge of the comedian performing in Qatar several years ago in the wake of the star's protest against David Beckham's controversial deal with Qatar

Daily Mirror · Dec 21, 2022

Joe Lycett responds amid hypocrisy debate after fan points out he performed in Qatar

Comedian’s money-shredding stunt last month shone a spotlight on David Beckham’s lucrative deal with the World Cup host country

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022

Joe Lycett performed in Qatar years before slamming David Beckham over World Cup role

Fans of Joe Lycett of called him a 'hypocrite' after his comments towards David Beckham's role at the Qatar World Cup after he previously played gigs in the Gulf state

Daily Mirror · Dec 21, 2022

Fingers on your buzzers! It’s Joe Lycett’s quiz of the year!

Here’s a chance to go head-to-head with the actually very rightwing comedian. Liz Truss tried, and couldn’t manage it – what about you?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2022