Articles about Gay Football Players

7 March 2013
FIFA investigates claims that lesbians have been banned from playing professional football in Nigeria 9 Following the comments of the chair of the Nigeria Women Football League, FIFA has written to the Nigerian Football Association over reports that lesbians have been banned from football in the west African country.
30 January 2013
US: Gay former American football player charged with assaulting ex-boyfriend + A retired American football player has been charged with felony domestic violence and assault charges involving a former boyfriend.
2 November 2012
Video: Dutch FA broadcasts pro-gay advert 8 When it comes to highlighting the lack of openly gay footballers, the Dutch FA has decided to use humour in order to get its message across.
30 November 2011
Italian Footballers’ Association head “would not recommend coming out” to players 20 The President of the Italian Footballers' Association Damiano Tommasi has suggested gay players keep their sexuality quiet, because the sport is "different to every other profession".

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