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| Jordan Henderson’s potential Saudi move has received a huge backlash (Image: Getty Images) |
Liverpool LGBT+ fan group Kop Outs have been left ‘appalled and concerned’ over Jordan Henderson’s potential transfer to Saudi Arabia.
The inclusive supporters group have reacted to news that their club captain is considering a move to Saudi – where both male and female same-sex sexual relationships are illegal.
Although an official bid has not yet arrived for the 33-year-old, he is believed to be considering leaving Anfield for Al-Ettifaq on a contract that could be worth in the region of £700,000-per-week.
Kop Outs released a statement via social media that said: “Kop Outs have valued the allyship shown by Jordan Henderson.
“We are appalled and concerned that anyone might consider working for a sportswashing operation for a regime where women & LGBT+ people are oppressed and that regularly tops the world death sentence table.
“(Steven) Gerrard’s participation in this sportswashing is particularly galling given his previous support for LA Galaxy team-mate Robbie Rogers (who came out as gay in 2013).
“When someone’s made a fortune, should money tempt them to go to work? Maybe they should be asking themselves those questions.
