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US national team player John Tolkin says he has regrets over past social media activity

John Tolkin, a United States national team defender, expressed regrets about his past social media activity after joining Holstein Kiel in Germany.
Kiel addressed controversy over posts Tolkin had liked, stating he does not hold homophobic or discriminatory views.
Tolkin apologized for any offense caused and affirmed his respect for all individuals regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
The U.S. Soccer Federation announced that Tolkin was dropped from the roster for a friendly match against Venezuela due to his transfer to Germany's Holstein Kiel.

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Soccer-Holstein's new signing Tolkin apologises for social media likes after criticism

BERLIN (Reuters) - Holstein Kiel's record transfer John Tolkin has apologised for his social media activities after he was criticised for liking posts related to gender identity, the COVID-19 pandemic and conspiracy theories, the club said on Friday. Read full story

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Ferreira, Neal, Tolkin depart USMNT training camp

Forward Jesús Ferreira and defenders Jalen Neal and John Tolkin have departed the United States men's national team training camp in Ft. Lauderdale and won't be part of the friendlies against Venezuela and Costa Rica.

3 months ago·United States

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Ferreira, Neal and Tolkin to miss US friendly against Venezuela

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3 months ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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Holstein Kiel issue statement on John Tolkin's social media activity: "Convinced he stands with club values." - Get German Football News

Confirmation of John Tolkin’s record transfer to Holstein Kiel officially came yesterday. The 22-year-old’s move to the Bundesliga unfortunately immediately sparked controversy. Once various German press sources and fan forums began to highlight Tolkin’s previous social media likes, Kiel found themselves compelled to make a public statement on Friday. Kiel acknowledged that the New Jersey-native attracted negative attention in the past with soc…

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Ferreira, Neal and Tolkin depart USMNT camp - Soccer America

Jesús Ferreira, Jalen Neal and John Tolkin have departed the USMNT training camp in Ft. Lauderdale. The post Ferreira, Neal and Tolkin depart USMNT camp appeared first on Soccer America.

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Ferreira, Tolkin, Neal depart USMNT January camp - SBI Soccer

Mauricio Pochettino will have three less names to call on for the U.S. men’s national team’s upcoming pair of home friendlies. F Forward Jesús Ferreira and defenders Jalen Neal and John Tolkin have departed training camp in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. Soccer announced Wednesday. Ferreira has been ruled out due to fitness issues while Neal is dealing with a minor injury issue and Tolkin has left due to personal reasons. A decision on whether to…

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