What happened. Esther Gonzalez, a gay footballer and World Cup winner, has caused outrage by leaving her US club to play in Saudi Arabia, where homosexuality is illegal.

Gonzalez is a World Cup winner.
The move has sparked backlash due to Saudi laws.
She left her US club for the Saudi move.

The move raises concerns about safety and rights for LGBTQ+ athletes in Saudi Arabia.

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