Openly Gay Footballer Criticizes Henderson's Saudi Move

Jake Daniels, the UK's only openly gay active male professional footballer, calls Jordan Henderson's transfer to Saudi club Al-Ettifaq a 'slap in the face' due to the country's stance on homosexuality.

• Jake Daniels, the UK's only openly gay active male professional footballer, has criticized Jordan Henderson's move to Saudi club Al-Ettifaq, calling it a 'slap in the face' due to Saudi Arabia's stance on homosexuality.
• Henderson, who had previously shown support for the LGBTQ+ community, has been criticized by some for his transfer to a country where same-sex sexual activity is illegal.
• Daniels revealed that he had received a message of support from Henderson after he came out last year, but has not heard from him since his move to Saudi Arabia.
• Daniels also expressed disappointment at Steven Gerrard, former Liverpool midfielder, who became Al-Ettifaq's manager in July.
• Daniels hopes his experience, along with other openly gay footballers, will lead to more male footballers feeling comfortable enough to come out.

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