Gay in football

The Trabzon Board of Referees and the Turkish Football Association decided that he was not eligible for the role as he was previously excused from the military service for being homosexual. But it's a fact that homophobia in football is as strong now as it was 10 years ago. Views Read Edit View history. Atkin is encouraged by visible evidence of the changing culture in football, and hopes more allies will feel confident in speaking out against homophobia. This page was last edited on 30 January , at In August of the same year, Liverpool F. Even heterosexual players, such as Graeme Le Saux and Sol Campbell , have been the victim of homophobic abuse; Le Saux by fellow player Robbie Fowler , [14] and Campbell by opposing supporters. Partner of Casey Stoney.

In , Bradley Kim of the Air Force Academy came out as gay, thus becoming the first openly gay football player to play for any military academy in the United States; open homosexuality was forbidden in the U. And if you do have an issue, the problem will be yours because my locker room will tolerate nothing but acceptance. So much for distractions".