Whether it is a first step to your own coming out, we could only speculate about it. One is in any case - goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has no problem with any homosexual colleagues.
In an interview with the "Bunte"it was, inter alia, to the much debated issue of homosexuality in football. Here, the 24-year-old took a clear position and reiteratedthat he all the fuss about gay players could not possibly understand. He himself hadno problems with homosexuals. Not even if players just have this sexual orientation.
"Anyone who is gay, which should also be able to come out. After all, is cause me a great burden. "says New against"colored ". Neuer, who has extended his contractwith Schalke 04, is also sure that the fans do not rate the sexual orientation but the performance of players.
To date, the subject is a taboo in professional football. Campaigns of the clubs or fan projects aimed Although aimed to combat homophobia in sport - an outing of aprofessional it was not yet, however. The first gay soccer player should expect ahuge media pressure - but will surely fade gradually. Namely, when all around themnotice - MAN, can also play soccer '.
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