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United States women's national team midfielder Korbin Albert has issued an apology Thursday after an anti-LGBTQ+ social media post appeared on her TikTok account.
In a post to her Instagram story, Albert - aged 20 - wrote, 'I want to sincerely apologize for my actions on social media. 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.
'I truly believe that everyone should feel safe and respected everywhere and on all playing fields. 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 and on the world stage and I promise to do better.'
Korbin Albert has issued an apology after anti-LGBTQ+ posts were uncovered on her accounts
She posted this apology to her Instagram story, where she acknowledged her 'hurtful' actions
The apology came in the aftermath of criticism from Megan Rapinoe - who did not specifically name Albert in her Instagram story, but it's widely believed that she was talking about those posts.
Rapinoe wrote, 'To the people who want to hide behind "my beliefs" I would just ask one question, are you making any time of space safer, more inclusive, more whole, any semblance of better, bringing the best out of anyone? … because if you aren't all you believe in
