PHOTOS: Sports stars who revealed they were gay

Former Germany midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger became one of the few high profile sportsmen, and the first well-known footballer from his country, to publicly reveal that he is gay. Following Thomas......

Soccer player to quit game after revealing he is gay

United States international Robbie Rogers has said it is “impossible” to remain in soccer after publicly declaring your homosexuality. The 25-year-old, who last played for English......

Young fans would accept gay footballers: survey

A new generation of British soccer fans would be tolerant about professional footballers admitting they were homosexual, according to an online survey conducted by Staffordshire University in......