Former Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson spoke out this week for the first time since he opted to leave to Saudi Arabia club Al Ettifaq, a move that has led to significant criticism, especially from the LGBTQ community.
Henderson has been a long and vocal advocate for the LGBTQ community throughout his career. Yet since he joined the Saudi Pro League on a reported $16.3 million deal this summer, he’s been hit with backlash due to the country’s horrific human rights record — both when it comes to the LGBTQ community and otherwise.
While he understands why he’s being criticized, and he even apologized for his move, Henderson also tried to defend his jump.."And when I've been asked for help, I've gone above and beyond to help. I've worn the laces. I've worn the armband. I've spoken to people in that community to try to use my profile to help them. That's all I've ever tried to do.
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