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Maguire Defends Jordan Henderson Who Was Being Booed
Harry Maguire, a Manchester United and England defender, has spoken out in support of Jordan Henderson, who was booed by England fans during the team’s international friendly against Australia at Wembley Stadium.
Henderson has faced criticism since leaving his position as Liverpool captain to join Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq in July for a reported £700,000 per week.
Maguire believes those who slammed Henderson “aren’t England fans” despite being jeered by Manchester United and England fans.
Maguire told Sky Sports on Wednesday, October 18; “Proper England fans don’t boo players. Don’t boo players who dedicate their life to playing and do everything they can to make this country have good memories and special moments for them and the fans and their families. I know a lot of top, top England fans and I know the England fans who have been with me ever since my debut.
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“They’re right behind me and they’re right behind Jordan as well. You heard a lot of cheers and yes, a few jeers, but they aren’t England fans.”
Henderson left Liverpool in the offseason to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq. His decision has been widely panned, with many pointing out his previous public support for the LGBT community.
Homosexuality is illegal in the Middle Eastern country where Henderson will be seen playing in the near future. The 33-year-old was booed heavily during England’s 1-0 win over Australia in an international friendly, and the same incident occurred during England’s 3-1 win over Italy, which secured their Euro 2024 spot.
Despite the boos and criticism, Henderson has remained committed to playing for England and leading the team.
“It’s not nice, your own fans if they were booing. But listen, people have got their own opinions,” Henderson told Sky Sports. “…it won’t change who I am and what I do for this team and for my country. I give absolutely everything every time. “I still want to play for England for as long as I possibly can and give everything for the team, for my country,” he opined.
