FIFA said that Igor Benevenuto coming out as gay is an important moment. Friedemann Vogel Brazilian referee Igor Benevenuto has become the first FIFA-ranked referee in football history to come out as gay. Benevenuto, 41, announced during a Globoesporte podcast that he is gay and expressed his joy that he is finally ready to be himself. […]
Craig Napier said he was inspired to come out by Jake Daniels. Photo by Sammy Turner/SNS Group via Getty Images Scottish referee Craig Napier came out as gay on Thursday, becoming the first openly gay figure in the Scottish game since late Hearts forward Justin Fashanu in the mid-1990s. The Category One official follows Blackpool’s Jake […]
Blackpool midfielder Jake Daniels has become the first professional footballer in England’s pyramid to come as gay for 32-years. The young pro, who made his senior debut earlier this year, has provided Sky Sports with a ground-breaking interview. MORE: Exclusive Fabrizio Romano column: Ten Hag’s Man Utd transfer meeting, “sensational” Real Madrid deal, and more Confirming […]
At the time of writing, there are currently no openly gay footballers within England’s professional pyramid. However, according to recent reports, that could change as early as next week. That’s according to a recent report from The Sun, who claims a player playing in the Championship is planning on coming out in a TV interview […]
