Premier League football players in an openly gay relationship

Premier League football players in an openly gay relationshipTwo Premier League Football players from the same team are reported to be in a openly gay relationship and have told their team.

by Obakeng Pholo

14-11-2022 18:58

in LGBTQIA+

wo Premier League teammates are in a relationship and open about being a gay couple. Photo: AFP

The two Premier League players have come out about their relationship with their team members but have decided not to make the news public yet reports The Sun.

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It is reported that the Premier League gay couple have full support from management and the other team members could be less bothered' even though they decided not to come out and to focus on football during this season.

A source who spoke to The Sun said:

They did not see the need to hide from their teammates and why should they?

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No one was remotely bothered about it and they had the backing of the manager and the hierarchy at the club

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The ambassador described homosexuality as damage in the mind

Furthermore, Homosexuality is illegal in Qatar and many football players and fans have come out against the country hosting the FIFA World Cup which will begin on 20 November 2022.

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The news of these two Premier League footballers is being kept under wraps with the source confirming that:

Their teammates have also been told not to say anything publicly to protect their privacy.

One of the Premier League footballers is said to be thinking about coming out in a show currently in production.

This comes after England legend Gary Lineker said he knows one or two who have considered coming out.

The source told The Sun that the coming out of the Premier League football players:

Could be a massive step forward for gay players

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