'LGBT supporters have lost an ally' - Liverpool fan on Henderson move

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Liverpool fan Keith Spooner says he feels "mixed emotions" over Jordan Henderson's move to Saudi Arabia particularly after the former Liverpool captain publicly supported the LGBTQ+ community in the past.

Same-sex sexual activity is illegal in Saudi Arabia, with the death penalty a possible punishment. There have also been "consistent reports of discrimination and violence" against LGBTQ+ people in the country, according to Human Rights Watch.

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