Are there any gay footballers

Despite the progress, homophobia in men’s football at large remains rife: there are still no out gay male players in the English Premier League, and an initiative was recently set up in a bid to tackle a series of “damaging” homophobic incidents at stadiums across the country. It was only in that homosexuality was partially decriminalised in England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland followed in and - just over 40 years ago. Since then, we have seen openly lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people in most areas of public life.

These are some of the men who have come out, fighting those stereotypes, and paving the way for LGBTQ + athletes who come after them. RELATED | 17 Athletes Who Came Out As LGBTQ+ in Jake Daniels decided to be open publicly about his sexuality after watching Tom Daley's Alternative Christmas Message on Channel 4 last year; Daniels says he is so proud of himself and coming out is "one of the best things I've ever done in my life". England's only out gay active professional footballer Jake Daniels has revealed that Olympic diving champion Tom Daley inspired him to come out. Seventeen-year-old Blackpool forward Daniels, who publicly came out in May, made the decision to open up about his sexuality after watching Daley's Alternative Christmas Message on Channel 4 last year.

Here's a list of players in college and pro football who have proved you can be gay or bi and still run the gauntlet. Running back Dave Kopay, who signed with the San Francisco 49ers in Alexander-Arnold and Southgate 'excited' over Liverpool star's move into midfield. Videos Results For You. Football Tennis Cycling.

Welcome to the gayest league in all of women’s international sports, or so I believe: the super league, alternatively known as the premier league. 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. Back in June on his podcast Grounded, Louis Theroux spoke with Watford captain Troy Deeney about gay footballers… or more specifically, the lack of them. Another Premier League season, and a player is yet to come out. Some people still struggle with coming out to family and close friends, so why the hell would anyone choose to do it in such a pressurised and tribal environment as football?

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 LGBTQ. That was just not the case here! This list is designed to help you do exactly that. The way football works in the UK is that the top team in the league moves up and the bottom team moves down.

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. But that may soon change. As it stands, there are no active male professional footballers in Germany who are openly out. 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.

Pro football is becoming more inclusive of male players in the LGBTQ+ community. .

If you want to cheer for a gay player named Rachel, cheer for Aston Villa! Rachel Daly used to play in the US, and because of that I’m a big fan. The team is pretty gay, but they’re struggling this year on the football front. Rachel Corsie Rachel Daly Noelle Maritz Jordan Nobbs Lucy Staniforth Miri Taylor Sarah Mayling Brighton & Hove Albion Brighton & Hove may not have many gay players. .