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FIFA’s first gay referee Igor Benevenuto believes up to 40 percent of footballers are LGBTQ+
"You would be surprised at just who is homosexual in this industry," Igor Benevenuto said.
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Football referee comes out as gay after homophobic slur used at one of his games
"I feel the time is right" says Tom Harald Hagen.
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Nigel Owens reveals he wanted to be chemically castrated when he was 25
The first ever openly gay referee has previously opened up about struggling with his sexuality
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Nigel Owens reveals he nearly took his own life when he was in his 20s
The openly gay rugby referee wrote a suicide letter to his parents when he was 26
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Nigel Owens reveals he nearly quit rugby over homophobic abuse
The referee revealed he almost left the sport after receiving homophobic abuse during a 2014 Twickenham match.
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Ryan Atkin says FIFA needs to give ‘tougher sanctions’ to fans shouting homophobic abuse
The openly gay referee said there have been massive changes in football but still more to do
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Football’s first openly gay referee says game is stuck in the ‘dark ages’ when it comes to homophobia
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Watch professional rugby’s first open gay referee Nigel Owens accept the Attitude Hero Award
The openly gay rugby referee was presented with the award at London’s Roundhouse
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Football referee Ryan Atkin becomes first professional official to come out as gay in the UK
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Rugby union’s first openly gay referee Nigel Owens reveals ongoing bulimia battle
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