What role has football played in these movements? How can allies within the football community actively support gay footballers and contribute to a more inclusive environment?

Jan 17, 2012 ... No player in Germany's professional leagues has so far acknowledged his homosexuality. Source: AP. Related. Man Utd beat Lyon by scoring twice ... Aug 9, 2019 ... Posting under the handle @FootballerGay, the account racked up almost 50,000 followers. Then, to the surprise of many, the account's operator ... Oct 27, 2021 ... Australian footballer Josh Cavallo has come out as gay, becoming one of the few professional men's soccer players in the world to do so. Feb 24, 2023 ... Only one association football (soccer) player in history has declared his homosexuality during his professional active playing career. Feb 17, 2021 ... Philipp Bommer of Hertha Junxx, the first gay fan club in Bundesliga, formed in 2001, told ESPN that the appeal was "incredibly important for ... 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 ... Nov 19, 2015 ... Gay footballers would be treated with respect if they were to go public about their sexuality, Premier League chief executive Richard ... 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 Feb 13, 2025 ... Football clubs are a collection of players and staff from all these different backgrounds, accepting each other from all over the country, from ... Feb 5, 2020 ... Sampdoria and Sweden midfielder Albin Ekdal has expressed his frustration that players are still reluctant to come out as homosexual in the ...