In England, 44 league team have an official LGBTQ fan group The major reason behind many gay footballers not revealing their sexuality publicly is fear of homophobia on and off the pitch.Īlthough LGBTQ is barely an issue in women’s football whereas males are afraid of being targeted by others.Īmal Fashanu, a niece of late Justin Fashanu, said she knew some of the gay football players in the premier league, but they fear coming out as gay. There are only two or three openly gay footballers in the world.
So, footballers shouldn’t be insulted or discriminated against because of their sexuality.Įven though it has already been three decades since Justin Fashnou first publicly came out as gay.