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Jordan Henderson: Morality officers judging England midfielder, says Brendan Rodgers

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has defended Jordan Henderson amid criticism from "morality officers" over the midfielder's move from Liverpool to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq.

The England player, who Rodgers managed at Anfield from 2012 to 2015, has been widely criticised for moving to a country where homosexuality is illegal.

"There are so many morality officers nowadays that are judging people."

Henderson, who was Liverpool's captain, was criticised more than most big-name players who have moved to the Saudi Pro League this year because he had been seen as a long-time supporter of the LGBTQ+ community.

In an interview with the Athletic this week, Henderson said the criticism "really hurt".