David Beckham Says Qatar's Homophobia is a 'Positive Debate'

Famous soccer star David Beckham has finally broken his silence about his alignment with the homophobic region of Qatar and its human rights record.

As reported by CNN, Beckham is an official ambassador to Qatar as part of the promotion of the World Cup and received a big blowback in the gay community for seemingly choosing profits or people.

Out British comedian Joe Lycett publicly called on Beckham to step down from his role and continued to make a big spectacle about his involvement with Qatar when the athlete is supposed to be a gay icon.

Finally addressing the whole ordeal, Beckham said it was all a "positive debate" and credited the World Cup for fueling the discussion.

"We understand that there are different and strongly held views about engagement in the Middle East but see it as positive that debate about the key issues has been stimulated directly by the first World Cup being held in the region," Beckham's spokesperson told CNN via a statement Friday.

"We hope that these conversations will lead to greater understanding and empathy towards all people and that progress will be achieved," the statement went on to say.

It appears Beckham can bend it on the field and in the press to turn a bad play into a win for his brand. But are you buying it?

"David has been involved in a number of World Cups and other major international tournaments both as a player and an ambassador and he has always believed that sport has the power to be a force for good in the world," Beckham's spokesperson said. "Football, the most popular sport globally, has a genuine ability to bring people together and make a real contribution to communities."

Tell that to the reported 6,500 migrants who have died in Qatar since it was awarded its World Cup hosting duties.

The World Cup ends this Sunday with Argentina versus defending champion France.