Football gay moments

Unlike many players who face constant harassment for their sexuality, he encountered minimal homophobic abuse on the field. Though just starting his career, Daniels has already made history. The NFL has for decades provided some of the most important moments for LGBTQ inclusion in all of pro sports.

Liam Davis may not be a household name, but his courage makes him a soccer standout. Reflecting on his playing days, Testo admitted that hiding his true self took a toll on his mental health. Football, or soccer, as we Americans call it, has long been viewed as a world of bravado and masculinity, where strength and aggression dominate both the field and locker rooms.

These are Outsports' 25 best. Brennan broke new ground in by becoming the first openly gay Australian male footballer. Since coming out, he has continued playing professionally, marking himself as not just a pioneer but an active symbol of inclusivity in the game.

For some, it comes after their playing days are over, while others take the bold step of coming out while still active in professional soccer. Adelaide United player Josh Cavallo shook up the world of soccer when he came out in October Australia may be known for its laid-back culture, but homophobia in sports is no joke, and Cavallo experienced his share of abuse from game-goers and social media trolls.

His outspoken stance on the issue, both on and off the field, has made him stand out. He now advocates for openness, urging athletes to come out while still in their prime. But his coming out gay a whirlwind of media frenzy and public scorn.

Either way, the bravery of these players speaks volumes. The Swedish defender took the football world by surprise when he came out in Talk about breaking stereotypes! The man can defend, football, and cha-cha his way into history books as the first openly gay person to win the show.

At the time, he was the only openly gay soccer player in any of the top five major American sports leagues, putting him in the spotlight whether he liked it or not. Ferretti, who moment held a reputation for being one of the longest-consecutively-playing goalkeepers in Brazil, has proven that his biggest save might just be the one off the pitch—his integrity.

Born in the UK to Nigerian-Guyanese parents, Justin was as much a soccer pioneer as he was a tragic figure. Here are 18 players who made headlines not just for their skills but for coming out as gay or bisexual. The pressures, coupled with false accusations of sexual assault inled to his tragic suicide.

He played professionally from to and came out after hanging up his boots. In fact, he says he received more insults about his height than his sexuality—a refreshing but rare experience in football. Historically, this has made it difficult for players to come out and be open about their sexuality.

Nico Gramatica and holder Chase Leon’s post-win moment had fans thirsting & quoting Brokeback Mountain. Here's a list of players in college and pro football who have proved you can be gay or bi and still run the gauntlet.

It took years for him to feel comfortable sharing his truth with the world, but his decision to do so has been a step forward for gay representation in South American sports, especially in a country with conservative views on homosexuality.

A Brazilian goalkeeper who played from tocame out as gay inmaking waves as one of the few openly gay former Brazilian players.