20 Professional Men’s Soccer Players Who Have Come Out – Out Magazine
As the World Cup goes on in a country where homosexuality is illegal, many global football fans are having to reckon with the sports’ homophobia.
While soccer remains one of the most popular sports around the world, very few players have been able to come out and enjoy a successful career afterwards. 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+ athletes who come after them.