Soccer predictions Southgate on players` coming-outs: They would be supported by teammates, but they are afraid of outside reaction. I hope gay players come out soon - it would have a huge impact on society
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Gareth Southgate answered the question of why only a few players come out. There would be no problems with this in the locker room - the players would support the partners who came out.
But the players are afraid of the reaction from the side or the fans. Personally, I experienced this with Thomas Hitzlsperger at Aston Villa: I didn`t think he was gay and when he said it, the reaction was quite normal.
The locker rooms of European teams have never been so tolerant, multicultural, multi-religious [as they are now]. Of course, there will always be some homophobe outside the team.
But I hope that gay players will come forward soon. It would have a huge impact on society, " the England head coach told La Repubblica.
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