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Homosexuality is illegal in Qatar and the country's organisers of the World Cup have warned visitors against public displays of affection but say that everyone, no matter their sexual orientation or background, is welcome at the event.
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"It was an empty threat designed to get people talking," Lycett said.

(Reporting by Andrew MacAskill; Editing by Tomasz Janowski)
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Beckham has not publicly acknowledged or responded to the ultimatum.
LONDON (Reuters) - A British comedian who appeared to shred 10,000 pounds in banknotes in protest at the former England soccer captain David Beckham's decision to take on a role as an ambassador for Qatar at the World Cup said on Monday he faked the stunt.
The country has also denied accusations of abusing of workers and bribery to win the hosting rights. |
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