TThe professional sports environment for men has not always been the most welcoming environment for people from the LGBTQ+ communityAccording to the famous American soccer player of, “None of these athletes have been free to freely express their sexual preferences.” OL Reign, Megan Rapinoe.
An activist on the pitch
Pinoe is almost equally well-known for her field activities, where she has won Two World Cups and an Olympic Gold MedalShe is well-known for her active activism on behalf of feminist issues and minorities rights.
Rapinoe became the first quarterback supporter in 2016, Colin KaepernickBy During the National Anthem, kneelShe spoke out in protest against police brutality against black Americans in the United States.
Megan Rapinoe’s words
“Why aren’t there any out-of-the-ordinary male athletes in the elite sports?” It’s not secure.. They don’t feel secure. Rapinoe stated that either they feel they’re going be abused by fans, kicked off teams, or have slurs thrown to them, whatever it may be. “So it’s unsafe, and until it’s safe, we won’t have any male players. It’s safer for women’s teams. I believe there’s a lot of camaraderie between us and a lot more people coming out. This makes it easier for everyone. But I would suggest that all parties, from the sporting directors to club owners to fans to all the players, agree.It’s your responsibility, too.”
These comments were made on Sky Sports’ “The HangOUT”, program that features Chelsea players and Rapinoe Pernille Harder, Magda Eriksson.
The last time a man made public his homosexuality was in 1996. Las Vegas Raiders pass rusher Carl NassibHe was the first NFL player to openly share his sexual preferences publicly.
