Jordan Hendersonformer captain of the Liverpool and defender of the rights of homosexuals, apologized to the community LGBT+ for having decided to continue his soccer career in Saudi Arabia.
The English international came under harsh criticism after his departure from English football towards the Saudi and specified that he could understand the anger against him, in an interview published by The Athletic this Tuesday.
“There can be a lot of negative criticism against me. It is difficult to carry. People know my opinion and my values before I left, and they know them today too. I think having someone who thinks like that in Saudi Arabia is positive.”argument.
“That people say that I have turned my back on them hurts me. The only thing I can say is that I am sorry if they have felt that disappointment”continued the new player of the Al-Ettifaq.
Known for having worn rainbow bracelets in support of the people LGBT+ in the eurocup disputed in 2021, Henderson warned that “will not disrespect the religion and culture of Saudi Arabia.”
The Gulf State, where homosexuality is prohibited, is accused of using sport to “wash” its image with respect to human rights.
Its soccer league has taken a qualitative leap in recent months with the incorporation of many stars, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema either Sadio Maneattracted by the very high salaries offered.
henderson33 years old, summoned by England despite leaving the Liverpooldenied that money was a motivation in his decision and pointed out that the figures evoked by the press are exaggerated.
“People can believe me or not, but in my career money has never been a motivation, never”said.
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