Henderson despite the controversy

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Henderson despite the controversy

Criticized for his transfer to Saudi Arabia, Jordan Henderson starts this Saturday during Ukraine-England.

Jordan Henderson raised some eyebrows by leaving Liverpool this summer before signing for three years at Al-Ettifaq. The 33-year-old English midfielder, sensitive to the cause and condition of LGBT+ people, has nothing to do in Saudi Arabia, some criticize.

Jamie Carragher, Reds legend and former teammate of Henderson at Anfield, declared at the end of July that he was very skeptical about this departure. “ Governing bodies can ban countries from hosting major sporting events if they do not respect human rights »Carragher had judged in The Telegraph.

The controversy continued as Jordan Henderson returned to the Three Lions during the international break. Saturday evening in Poland against Ukraine, he will start alongside Declan Rice and Julian Bellingham in midfield for this Euro 2024 qualifying match.

A collective of England supporters, indicates The Teamsuggested fans at the venue express some form of hostility towards Jordan Henderson, such as whistling him.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.