Roughly 13% of players at the 2023 Women's World Cup identified as LGBTQ+, demonstrating strong representation at the game's highest level. Australian Cavallo, 24, told BBC Sport in March he still receives death threats after coming out as gay. An HD version of this video is also available through Sting Raw at Clips4Sale for customers who wish to use an alternative processor.

It has been crazy since coming out," Daniels said. "I didn't think it would blow up as much as it did. The reception I've had, the people I've met, it's been a crazy experience. In men's football, it comes down to strength," said Daniels. "I feel like players, if they come out as gay, are [worried they are] going be seen as weak. There were times where I wondered if this was going to affect the moves that I get. If I go out on loan, am I going to be scared to be in a dressing room with older people who might have a different view on gay males? One of the best things about our Spanking category is that it features some of the hottest gay boys in the industry. You'll see some of your favorite porn stars getting spanked hard and often, and it's sure to get your heart racing. And if you're a fan of a specific porn star, you can use our search function to find all of their spanking videos in one place. If I was involved in the World Cup and went over, I wouldn't feel safe, and that's putting my football in jeopardy."Since 2011, The Quest has been empowering gay, bi & queer men to rediscover their wholehearted selves and redefine their understanding of community –– within a safe & supportive environment alongside a diverse range of people. The Quest’s work enables enriched relationships with a deeper understanding of personal interactions & motivations –– through self-acceptance & compassion, and the social awareness to embrace new possibilities. Having a lot of male friends at school made it feel like it was bad to be gay - and that obviously made it difficult because it felt like if I came out there, I'd be losing all my friends," he said.

He said that after coming out, he received a private message of support on his social media account from Henderson, which he has kept. Premier League players obviously have so much more pressure on them and so many more eyes on them, but I just feel that to have more footballers come out would be the start of it. However, the ongoing challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in football have been highlighted by the decision to host the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where homosexuality is illegal because it is considered immoral under Islamic Sharia law. Daniels said it was also "frustrating" to see former Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard become Al-Ettifaq's manager in July. But Daniels said when he came out, first sending a message to his mum and sister in a group chat, the sense of relief had him "dancing around the room".

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Henderson said in September that he had been "really hurt" by the criticism he has received, insisting his intention had "always been to help causes and communities" and that he had not "changed as a person". Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2034 tournament and the country's Pro League has become increasingly appealing to footballers. Love takes off the masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.” - James Baldwin In this story Johnny (Tom Malone) thought for some reason it would be okay to help himself to a couple of swigs from a bottle that was in a box gifted to Marco… This was clearly not a good idea. Daniels did have role models from other sports to follow, including Olympic diving champion Tom Daley, who inspired him to make the decision to come out.

But Daniels hopes incremental progress can continue to be achieved in the UK - and especially in the Premier League, which remains without any openly gay players. The weekend experience will include discussions & sharing in pairs, triads, small and large groups. It will include storytelling, psychological exploration & education, book readings, expressive writing, coaching and self-reflection & inquiry. Daniels hopes the experiences of him, Cavallo and Jankto will lead to more male footballers feeling comfortable enough to come out. We'd have a little group that could push things. I want to be a role model, but I also want to change the game as much as I can." The Premier League partners with charity Stonewall's Rainbow Laces campaign, aimed at encouraging more acceptance of LGBTQ+ diversity

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Daniels said he "really struggled" with his mental health over a six-month period before he was able to accept his sexuality and come out. Henderson was one of dozens of elite players at top European clubs who moved to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq as part of a huge state investment into the domestic game. Czech Republic's Jakub Jankto became only the second current openly gay top-flight male professional footballer in the world in February, after Adelaide United player Josh Cavallo in October 2021.