International Day against LGTBIphobia in Soccer

Justin Fashanu (February 19, 1961 - May 2, 1998) was treated with hostility after becoming the first footballer of any fame to publicly identify himself as gay. In 1998, after being charged without evidence of sexual assault, he committed suicide.

GAYLES.TV.- The International Day against LGTBIphobia in Soccer commemorates the 19 February, day he was born Justin Fashanu, the first active footballer to make his homosexuality public. Joan Miró, Coordinator of the men's soccer section of Panthers Grogues, explains why it is still so important to fight homophobia in football and analyzes the lack of references in this field.

DAY AGAINST LGBTIPHOBIA IN FOOTBALL

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