USWNT’s Korbin Albert apologizes after reports of anti-LGBTQ+ reposts
by Guardian sport and Associated Press from US news | The Guardian on (#6KPSW)
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USWNT midfielder Korbin Albert apologized on Thursday night for liking and sharing 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 in a post shared on her Instagram story. Liking and sharing posts that are offensive, insensitive and hurtful was immature and disrespectful which was never my intent. I'm really disappointed in myself and am deeply sorry for the hurt that I have caused to my teammates, other players, fans, friends and anyone who was offended.
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