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03/28 19:46 CDT U.S. midfielder Korbin Albert apologizes for sharing
'insensitive and hurtful' social media posts
U.S. midfielder Korbin Albert apologizes for sharing 'insensitive and hurtful'
social media posts
PARIS (AP) --- Korbin Albert, a midfielder for the U.S. women's national team,
apologized Thursday night for having liked and shared social media posts that
she described as "offensive, insensitive and hurtful."
The 20-year-old Albert, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain, had reportedly
reposted anti-LGBTQ+ content on her TikTok account.
"I want to sincerely apologize for my actions on social media," Albert wrote on
her Instagram story. "Liking and sharing posts that are offensive, insensitive
and hurtful was immature and disrespectful which was never my intent."
According to multiple media outlets, Albert shared a video from a Christian
sermon that described being gay and "feeling transgender" as wrong.
Albert's apology came shortly after PSG's 3-0 win over Hcken in the Women's
Champions League quarterfinals --- she scored in the game --- and followed
criticism from recently retired U.S. star Megan Rapinoe.
"I'm really disappointed in myself," Albert continued, "and am deeply sorry for
the hurt that I have caused to my teammates, other players, fans, friends and
anyone who was offended.
"I truly believe that everyone should feel safe and respected everywhere and on
all playing fields," she wrote. "I know my actions have not lived up to that
and for that I sincerely apologize. It's an honor and a privilege to get to
play this sport on the world stage and I promise to do better."
Rapinoe, a former U.S. captain, didn't identify Albert by name but in her
Instagram story urged people not "to hide behind ?my beliefs'" because "kids
are literally killing themselves because of this hate."
Albert has made seven appearances for the United States and was a starter
during this year's CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup. She is also on the roster for the
upcoming SheBelieves Cup.
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