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Be true to self, says Jordan Henderson

Midfielder says some fans will expect players to do more to protest the country’s laws against same-sex relationships

Reuters London Published 02.11.22, 03:33 AM
Harry Kane.

Harry Kane. File picture

England’s Harry Kane will join other captains and wear ‘One Love’ armbands at the Qatar World Cup but midfielder Jordan Henderson says some fans will expect players to do more to protest the country’s laws against same-sex relationships.

Qatar’s treatment of foreign workers and restrictive social laws has led to criticism of world governing body Fifa’s choice as hosts for the finals which starts in less than three weeks.

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Henderson has been a firm supporter of Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign and knows that the spotlight will be on the players in Qatar.

“When you do things as a team or as players, I’m always conscious that no matter what we do that it will never be enough,” Henderson told BBCBreakfast on Tuesday.

“You’ve got to be satisfied in your own mind and know what you’re doing you think is right and go with that.”

Australia’s team released a video last week speaking out against Qatar’s record on human rights and same-sex relationships.

“As players we fully support the rights of LGBTI+ people, but in Qatar people are not free to love the person that they choose,” Australian midfielder Denis Genreau said in the video.

Qatari ruler Emir Shiekh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani has said that while some criticism was constructive, it also included fabrications and double standards.

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