Could AI football referees really be coming over the horizon? In today’s Football Daily: AI and referees. Plus Jorge Vilda: out The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023
Jordan Henderson defends move to Saudi Arabia after LGBTQ rights criticism The England star, who has spoken out in support of LGBTQ rights, apologises for hurt caused by his move to Al Ettifaq. Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2023
Henderson criticised by LGBTQ+ fans group for ‘positive’ Saudi interview The England midfielder, who has been a prominent supporter of the gay rights movement, joined Al-Ettifaq from Liverpool in the summer The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023
Jordan Henderson: I understand the hurt I have caused the LGBTQ+ community with Saudi Arabia move The midfielder believes he can help make positive changes in the Gulf state where same-sex relationships are illegal Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2023
Jordan Henderson no longer ‘felt wanted’ by Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp as he breaks silence on exit Former Reds captain says “alarm bells were ringing” after a chat with the manager that preceded his controversial transfer to Al-Ettifaq Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2023
Jordan Henderson responds to criticism from LGBT+ community after Saudi move The former Liverpool captain insists his move to the Al-Ettifaq can be a ‘positive’ but understands the ‘frustration’ The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023
Jordan Henderson: I wouldn’t disrespect Saudi Arabia religion and culture by wearing Rainbow Laces Jordan Henderson has confirmed he would not risk disrespecting “the religion and culture in Saudi Arabia” by wearing rainbow laces or a rainbow captain's armband. Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2023
Rio Ferdinand tells James Ward-Prowse to retire from England duty after latest Gareth Southgate snub Ward-Prowse has shone since joining West Ham but Southgate called-up the likes of Kalvin Phillips and Jordan Henderson instead Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2023
Premier League playing time for England-qualified players drops again Less than 30 per cent of playing time in the early stages of the campaign has gone to players eligible for England. The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023
Gareth Southgate, England’s most polarising figure, is ‘just sticking to football’ The manager has publicly backed down on inclusivity and social issues: unsurprising in a sport that left him nowhere to go The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2023
Liverpool reinvented as midfield shuffle hints at Jurgen Klopp’s past The Reds have added Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo and now Ryan Gravenberch to reform their midfield and bring comparisons with Klopp’s Borussia Dortmund side The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023
New signing Ryan Gravenberch says Liverpool one of ‘biggest clubs in the world’ The 21-year-old spent one season at Bayern Munich after moving to Germany from Ajax. The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023
I love this team: Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool’s new midfield is ‘good business’ Klopp was forced to revamp his midfield this summer following the departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho. The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023
LGBT+ England fans may shun Jordan Henderson for ‘turning his back’ on them England boss Gareth Southgate was non-committal when asked if he would ever consider a job in Saudi Arabia. The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023 Jordan Henderson has given Gareth Southgate a Saudi Arabia problem Henderson’s move from Liverpool to Al-Ettifaq means the England boss has some big decisions to make moving forward
The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2023 Southgate defends decision to select Jordan Henderson in England squad Gareth Southgate has said there was no footballing reason to exclude Jordan Henderson from his England squad after his decision to join Al-Ettifaq
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023 Jordan Henderson could be shunned by LGBT+ England fans after Saudi Arabia move Gareth Southgate does not believe Henderson will be jeered when he next turns out for England.
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023 Southgate not expecting ‘adverse reaction’ from England fans to Jordan Henderson The England boss has no concerns that there will be any adverse reaction next time Henderson pulls on the shirt.
Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2023 Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah handed shock England call-up but Raheem Sterling snubbed again Gareth Southgate has kept faith with Jordan Henderson despite his controversial move to Saudi Arabia, while Levi Colwill is also in for the first time
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023 Jordan Henderson named in England squad for Ukraine and Scotland clashes England vice-captain Henderson’s move to Saudi club Al-Ettifaq came under scrutiny due to his long-time support for the LGBT+ community.
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023 Raheem Sterling misses out as Eddie Nketiah handed debut England squad call-up The Three Lions face Ukraine in a Euro 2024 qualifier before a friendly against Scotland
The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023 Harry Maguire could make England squad despite lack of Manchester United action Maguire’s last competitive match was June’s 7-0 win against North Macedonia.
The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023 Liverpool are under pressure from Saudi Arabia – on and off the pitch Jurgen Klopp has lost Fabinho and Jordan Henderson to the Saudi Pro-League this summer
The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023 Liverpool transfer news: Mohamed Salah, Ryan Gravenberch and Cheick Doucoure Liverpool are in the market to strengthen their midfield before the window shuts
The Conversation · Aug 24, 2023 Saudi Arabia's Pro League is taking advantage of football's greed and inequality For Liverpool supporters like me, Jordan Henderson was one of football’s good guys. He was the club captain who fundraised for the UK’s National Health Service during the COVID-19 pandemic and vocally supported Liverpool’s LGBTQ+ community.