Gareth Southgate said he understands criticism of Jordan Henderson's decision to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq, but added that the move has not affected the England midfielder's position as a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.The 33-year-old joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq from Liverpool on a
Gareth Southgate said he understands criticism of Jordan Henderson's decision to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq, but added that the move has not affected the England midfielder's position as a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
In a statement, Pride in Football, the alliance of LGBTQ+ supporters' groups in Britain, said the midfielder had"lost the respect of so many people" who valued and trusted him. "I don't think he's changing his view on what he believes in. So now we're in a really complex world where, what are we saying, nobody should go to Newcastle? Should nobody work for companies that the Saudis own in London or should nobody buy oil from the Saudis," the England manager added.
"I think it's so difficult to say, 'is Henderson saying he doesn't support that community anymore'? Well no, he isn't, but of course people are going to say his actions are the reverse of that."
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