For years, football has been perceived as a masculine and heteronormative sport. LGBT athletes who have played the game have often felt pressure to hide their true selves. However, in recent years, more and more footballers have come out publicly as LGBT, sharing their stories and inspiring others to be true to themselves. One of the most well-known openly gay footballers is Thomas Hitzlsperger , a former German international who played for clubs such as Aston Villa and West Ham United. Hitzlsperger came out in 2014, after retiring from professional football. He has since become an advocate for LGBT rights in sports, speaking out about the importance of acceptance and inclusion. Another openly gay footballer is Robbie Rogers , a former player for the LA Galaxy and the US national team. Rogers came out in 2013, just months after announcing his retirement from football. However, he later changed his mind and returned to the sport, becoming the first openly gay male athlete to play ...
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