Al-Ettifaq have been accused by fans of greying out Jordan Henderson's rainbow captain's armband in their announcement video.
The England midfielder, 33, joined the Saudi Arabian club on Thursday, having spent over a decade at Liverpool.Confirming his transfer, Al-Ettifaq shared a video on social media that charts Henderson's rise from Sunderland prospect to Anfield legend, featuring a number of images of him captaining Liverpool.
However, several photographs decolourise the rainbow armbands he has worn as a captain in the Premier League.
Homosexuality is illegal in Saudi Arabia and Henderson's move has drawn much criticism from some fans and campaigners, given he has publicly supported the community in the past.
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