An anonymous Premier League player has written an open letter coming out as gay, stating that he will not come out publicly while playing due to the homophobic environment in football. Despite the advances made in attitudes and equality, no male player in the top five leagues of English football has come out during their playing career since Justin Fashanu in 1990. Former West Ham midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger came out following his retirement, while ex-Leeds winger Robbie Rogers intended to...
Original author: Ali Rampling