Can social media be a platform for connection and support for gay players? What does the future hold for gay footballers in terms of visibility and acceptance within the sport?

Dec 19, 2017 ... They're not….” ─ English footballer Liam Davis. Article top media content. #EqualGame: Liam on being an openly gay footballer. Jul 5, 2017 ... Top-flight British football currently has no openly gay players. In an age when society embraces the sexuality of its sports stars, GQ ... Feb 24, 2021 ... Football Is Ready for Openly Gay Players. Why are professional sportsmen still reluctant to come out as gay? By Ellis Cashmore, Jamie Cleland, ... The 21-year-old Adelaide United full-back came out as gay on Wednesday (27 October), heralded as a 'huge step forward' by many on social media. Feb 18, 2014 ... Players in all sports have had gay teammates, a fact many athletes acknowledge. If Sam can produce on the field, he will find acceptance in most ... Aug 29, 2023 ... There are 500 players in the Premier League. If we conservatively estimate that 4% are gay, then we have 20 gay players. Upvote 5. Downvote Nov 22, 2022 ... There have been several pioneering male gay footballers who decided to come out of the closet and proclaim their sexuality to the world. “If a gay footballer's name would become public, the media pressure would be ... Paul also considers that many gay players are afraid of taking the step of ... Oct 11, 2023 ... ... gay, becoming the first out professional footballer in Scotland since Justin Fashanu. On National Coming Out Day for 2023, Zander shares his ... Oct 31, 2021 ... Whilst there have been a few examples of players coming out after retiring from football, there aren't any 'out' footballers currently playing ...