This essay, on Saudi sportswashing, was my Observer column this week. It was published on 23 July 2023, under the headline “Saudis don’t need the money that flows in modern sport, but they do crave the kudos”. Jordan Henderson has been captain of Liverpool FC for eight years. He is a senior member of the England squad. He has been one of the most a vocal champion of LGBT rights within football. “I do believe when you see something that is clearly […]

Categories: International, Sport • Tags: football, gay rights, hypocrisy, jamal khashoggi, jordan henderson, lgbt rights, mbs, premier league, saudi arabia, sportswashing