Gay football players europe

The world of men’s professional football has long been playing catch-up when it comes to LGBTQ+ representation and visibility, with very few openly gay professional footballers. In other sports namely, the WNBA and NWSL , I was able to find double as many confirmed straight people as confirmed gay people. That was just not the case here! This list is designed to help you do exactly that.

From World Cup stars to lower-league heroes, meet the gay and bi male footballers who have blazed trails in soccer around the world. By HARRY BAMFORTH, LIVE SPORTS COVERAGE REPORTER. Published: BST, 12 August Updated: BST, 12 August A retired footballer, who was the first male player to come out as gay in Germany, has claimed that secretly gay players across Europe's top leagues are arranging 'fake girlfriends and fake marriages' in order to hide their sexuality.

Gay players face pressure from teammates, ownership, coaches, and fans over their sexuality. These are some of the men who have come out, fighting those stereotypes, and paving the way for. Sports Free is an initiative that advocates for greater visibility and acceptance of queer athletes in professional sports. The initiative was started by Diversero, a global community that advocates for diversity and against bullying. Marcus Urban is the co-founder of the organization.

An in-depth investigation into football's last taboo. Explore why, 35 years after Justin Fashanu, there are still no openly gay players in Europe's elite leagues. Uncover the systemic homophobia, cultural barriers, and human cost of football's silence. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. These talented and brave athletes have paved the way for so many others. As the World Cup goes on in a country where homosexuality is illegal, many global football fans are having to reckon with the sports' homophobia.