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
Häcken 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. AP
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