Rod Stewart Says He 'Turned Down' $1 Million to Perform in Qatar

The musician's comments arrive after David Beckham has faced controversy for signing on as an ambassador for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar amid criticism surrounding human rights violations in the territory

Rod Stewart Turned Down Over $1 Million to Perform at World Cup in Qatar, Dua Lipa, Jung Kook, Rod Stewart

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9 celebrities speaking out against the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, from Dua Lipa and Prince William, to Rod Stewart and Spice Girls' Melanie C – who commented on pal David Beckham's

Rod Stewart rejected a huge offer to perform in Qatar because of human rights issues

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Rod Stewart And Dua Lipa Refused To Sing At The World Cup In Qatar

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Sir Rod Stewart reveals he turned down $1,000,000 to perform in Qatar