Were there any support systems in place for gay athletes during Justin Fashanu's era?

Feb 21, 2019 ... Britain's first openly gay footballer Justin Fashanu is remembered in the latest exhibition by artist Colin Yates. Jun 26, 2023 ... this retelling of Fashanu's story will show you the power of authenticity and the need for tolerance and inclusion in sports—specifically ... Oct 8, 2017 ... A new film revealing the troubled life of Britain's first millionaire black footballer with links to Westminster was released on Friday. Sep 21, 2020 ... In a letter via the Justin Fashanu Foundation the player says football has 'not moved on' Apr 22, 2021 ... Over 30 years ago, Justin Fashanu came out as England's first ever openly gay male footballer. Homophobia was rife in football terraces when he did so in the ... Jun 30, 2022 ... It was 1981 when Fashanu became soccer's first £1m player, signing for Nottingham Forest after a pulsating and boisterous breakout with Norwich City. On 22 October 1990, Justin Fashanu came out of the closet as the first openly gay professional football (soccer) player in the world. After learning that ... Justinus Soni Fashanu (1961–1998) ... Fashanu, Justinus Soni [Justin] (1961–1998), footballer, was born at Hackney Hospital, London, on 19 February 1961, the son ... Jul 6, 2010 ... Justin Fashanu - not only the first openly gay footballer, but the first black player to command a £1 million transfer fee - committed suicide. Feb 10, 2025 ... Justin Fashanu: The First Openly Gay Footballer ⚽🏳️‍ In 1990, Justin Fashanu became the first professional footballer to come out as gay—but ...