Booed For $15,000,000 Decision, Al Ettifaq’s Jordan Henderson Breaks Silence on Saudi Arabia’s Anticipated 2034 World Cup Bid

The attention of the whole soccer world has shifted to Saudi Arabia. One of the most followed players currently plays there. But on a slightly different note, there was a Liverpool reunion in Saudi with Jordan Henderson and Steven Gerrard feeling at home in Asia. Not only it, Henderson is also volunteering a lot in Saudi. Amid the boo from fans recently, he is on a mission to express his happiness about the Gulf country’s latest big soccer mission.

The confidence Saudis have received after the last World Cup is nothing short of amazing. Things have been going well for them since then. From winning against Argentina in the tournament to Cristiano Ronaldo’s improbable acquisition, fortune has favored them hugely. The country is now hoping to host the 2034 World Cup after the effort to host the 2030 edition failed.

Jordan Henderson opens up on Saudi’s masterstroke

Saudi is going for the ‘keep trying until you succeed’ philosophy. Even though its aim was to host the 2030 World Cup, it is gaining momentum for the 2034 edition by pitching to various stakeholders. Its new guest, Jordan Henderson, recently spoke about his happiness that Saudi is bidding for 2034.

Henderson said, “I think they will put on a pretty good World Cup, to be honest.” “So I think it’s exciting times for them as a country and I think it will be a special tournament if they end up getting it.”

Henderson promoted Saudi to have what it takes to make a good World Cup. With all the recent success and lessons about the game, it will perform well in hosting the event by the time it arrives. The stay in the Middle East seems comfortable for Henderson as he plays under an old friend from Liverpool, Steven Gerrard. Henderson joined for a fee of $15 million to the Dammam-based club.

Henderson also expressed about the last World Cup in Qatar being liked by fans. He continued stating, “I think the fans enjoyed the tournament and I think Saudi would be no different.” But looks like English soccer fans don’t have a similar vibe as their skipper.

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Henderson booed by fans

Henderson’s move to Saudi came at a later stage of his career. However, his country fans at last Friday’s friendly against Australia at Wembley booed him.

The fans started booing the former Liverpool player for moving to Saudi, disappointing the former UEFA Champions League winner. But Henderson left no doubt that it would not affect his commitment to his country.

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Even though being happy for Saudi, Henderson also said that the country is eager, but still has a long wait. Henderson, “I’ve been there for two months, and there’s been no issues in terms of fans or anything like that. So again, I think they’ll enjoy the experience there. It will be a long wait, but I think they’ll enjoy the experience there.” The midfielder seems to take both issues separately, and rightly so.