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Esther González deletes family photos after signing with Saudi club

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Esther González deletes family photos after signing with Saudi club
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Esther González signed with Al Qadisiyah in Saudi Arabia, where same-sex relationships are illegal. Following the signing announcement, she deleted photos of her wife Estefanía and their child from Instagram. González's contract with Gotham FC was terminated in July for personal reasons. She recently welcomed her first child in January, and her decision has sparked online discussions about the implications of relocating to a country with strict laws regarding LGBTQ+ rights.

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  • •Esther González signed with Al Qadisiyah, a club in Saudi Arabia.
  • •She deleted photos of her wife and child from Instagram.
  • •González's contract with Gotham FC ended in July for personal reasons.
  • •She welcomed her first child with Estefanía in January 2025.
  • •Her decision has elicited significant online discussion.
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Esther González terminated her contract with Gotham FC for “personal reasons” in July

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