The English striker believes footballers are hesitant to be among the first to openly declare their homosexuality. Watford captain Troy Deeney has declared every football team likely has one gay player among their ranks as he encouraged more athletes to open up about their sexuality.
Former Norwich striker Justin Fashanu remains the only openly gay male footballer in British history with Deeney adamant there are many more currently playing the game.
Talking on the BBC’s Grounded with Louis Theroux podcast, the 31-year-old, who himself is divorced and has two kids, believes now is the time for more athletes to come out as gay, suggesting that not coming out would be a heavy burden to carry around. He said: “I would go on record saying that there is probably one gay or bi-person in every football team. They’re there, they are 100 percent there. I think people that are gay or from that community definitely are very worried about having to shoulder the responsibility of being the first. I think once the first comes out, there would be loads.”
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