Football in the United Kingdom

Thomas Hitzlsperger, when he played for the English team, West Ham United, warming-up before a game in 2011.

Retired German soccer star announces he’s gay

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There are few openly-gay male players in professional sports leagues around the world. German star Thomas Hitzlsperger retired a few months ago and decided to come out.

West Bromwich Albion's French striker Nicolas Anelka gestures as he celebrates scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match.

Two high-profile French athletes are in the spotlight for using an anti-semitic gesture

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