Tag: gay footballer
David Beckham accused of hypocrisy over backing of gay footballer
David Beckham is being accused of hypocrisy for supporting a gay footballer while accepting millions of pounds to be the face of the World Cup in Qatar where homosexuality is outlawed.
Justin Fashanu: Britain’s first out gay footballer to be inducted into Hall of Fame
Fashanu’s niece Amal says induction is a «pivotal moment» for football.
Ex-Celtic boss John Barnes reveals why more footballers don’t come out as gay
Former Celtic boss and current Celebrity Big Brother contestant John Barnes has shared some insight into why more footballers do not come out as gay.
Coming out not a problem for sports fans
Most sports fans in England, Wales and Scotland would have no problem if their club signed a gay player despite a top football official claiming that he would not encourage stars to declare their homosexuality.
Professional Footballer: “It’s The Media Who Keep Gay Players In The Closet”
We’re not the homophobic neanderthals that we’re made out to be, and David Preece know that if anyone did come out he would have no problem whatsoever. But the media scrum that would follow would be a different matter…