![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/richard-keys-slams-ill-informed-jurgen-klopp-and-jordan-henderson-over-saudi-controversy/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/1_Richard-Keys-shows-off-American-accent-blasting-Premier-League-might-cancel-draws.jpg&description=Jordan Henderson has confirmed his decision to leave Liverpool to join Saudi side Al-Effitaq but he has faced criticism after his comments regarding last year's World Cup in Qatar Richard Keys has pointed the finger at Jurgen Klopp and Jordan Henderson after the midfielder confirmed his decision to quit Liverpool for Saudi Arabia. England international Henderson has agreed a big-money move to Al-Ettifaq to link up with Kop legend Steven Gerrard and although both clubs are yet to confirm the move, the midfielder posted an emotional farewell message to Liverpool fans on Wednesday night. In the clip, Henderson reflected on his 12 years at Anfield and thanked fans for their support before adding: "Just know that I will always be a red until the day I die." Henderson has faced criticism over his move, most notably from Liverpool's LGBT+ fan groups, having been vocal in his support of various campaigns and anti-homophobia projects. Being homosexual or transgender in Saudi Arabia remains illegal, and anyone who identifies as LGBT+ can be subjected to severe penalties. Ahead of last year's World Cup, the midfielder also hit out at the human rights record in Qatar, with Amesty International stating that Saudi Arabia's is even worse. Speaking to the Guardian in March 2022, he said: "It's horrendous really when you look at some of the issues that are currently happening and have been happening over there. As a senior player I do take a lot of responsibility." And ex-Sky Sports pundit Keys, who has been living in the Middle East since 2013, pulled no punches in his assessment with Klopp also in the firing line. He wrote on Twitter: "I'm a long time resident of Qatar by choice. It's a magnificent little country always growing learning and changing. The most enlightened in the region. Please ask Klopp and Henderson how they justify this after their previous ill-informed criticisms pre WC?" The criticism of Klopp appears somewhat bizarre though, with the Liverpool boss believed to){kind=link}
Jordan Henderson has confirmed his decision to leave Liverpool to join Saudi side Al-Effitaq but he has faced criticism after his comments regarding last year’s World Cup in Qatar
Richard Keys has pointed the finger at Jurgen Klopp and Jordan Henderson after the midfielder confirmed his decision to quit Liverpool for Saudi Arabia.
England international Henderson has agreed a big-money move to Al-Ettifaq to link up with Kop legend Steven Gerrard and although both clubs are yet to confirm the move, the midfielder posted an emotional farewell message to Liverpool fans on Wednesday night.
In the clip, Henderson reflected on his 12 years at Anfield and thanked fans for their support before adding: “Just know that I will always be a red until the day I die.”
Henderson has faced criticism over his move, most notably from Liverpool’s LGBT+ fan groups, having been vocal in his support of various campaigns and anti-homophobia projects. Being homosexual or transgender in Saudi Arabia remains illegal, and anyone who identifies as LGBT+ can be subjected to severe penalties.