The racism that exists at some of these football games in Europe is downright disgusting so I can only imagine the reaction if a player was outed. At least there are some voices who are making light of this, and for the need for homophobia to be addressed as strongly as racism is.
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mdterp01,
I agree.
Something needs to be done.
You would think Europeans would be more sophisticated and tolerant of homosexuality.
I agree.
Something needs to be done.
You would think Europeans would be more sophisticated and tolerant of homosexuality.
Activist Peter Tatchell wants to "recruit half a dozen premiership players to appear in an "MTV-style" pop video speaking out against homophobia and racism and misogyny."
Hope he succeeds and can bring it to the US.
I think a couple of retired pro-basketball players would go for it. Active players or football players might have a problem with joining in.
But it's a very good idea. Thanks for starting this thread mdterp.
Hope he succeeds and can bring it to the US.
I think a couple of retired pro-basketball players would go for it. Active players or football players might have a problem with joining in.
But it's a very good idea. Thanks for starting this thread mdterp.
Here's a story that may have been overlooked during this past summer's 2008 Euros.
Soccer: Finding creative ways to fight European soccer homophobia
Poster Competition Entrants
Plakatwettbewerb Homo Foul
Soccer: Finding creative ways to fight European soccer homophobia
Poster Competition Entrants
Plakatwettbewerb Homo Foul
Italian player claims: Serie A stars have paid me for sex
The macho world of Italian football has been rocked by gay sex revelations. A player named only as 'Victory' claims he has been the lover of 12 well-known top flight stars. The third-division player said that he had been paid for sex by players and that the trysts took place at the end of games in hotels and sometimes even in changing rooms. 'I am talking about important players,' said Victory in a televised interview with TV station La 7. 'Serie A players even internationals and married players. 'We are talking about more than just kissing.' Victory said that he had become a rent boy to try to supplement his footballer's income and said that he would often escort players to functions.
'I charge 1500 euros (£1300) and the players pay up no problem. Most of the time we meet in hotels after matches, that's when they get their only free time.
'They just want to relax and they don't have any problems kissing me on the mouth. But they are all terrified of being found out. 'I have about 30 clients who are footballers and I would say that a dozen are Serie A and national team players - several times I have been asked to take part in group sex sessions. 'Players from the same team and my friends and it is always just for sex. They all know I am a footballer as well but they like me because I am discreet.
'A lot of them are bisexual, they are married or have girlfriends. They have a respectable image but none of them will ever admit to being gay, not for the time being anyway.'
His revelations come just weeks after MP Franco Grillini, president of Italian gay group Archigay, said there were at least '20 homosexual footballers in Serie A'.
Grillini added: 'A lot of these players have girlfriends or wives - it's all a facade put there as a cover. They are really scared of coming out because they are terrified what the supporters would say.'
The macho world of Italian football has been rocked by gay sex revelations. A player named only as 'Victory' claims he has been the lover of 12 well-known top flight stars. The third-division player said that he had been paid for sex by players and that the trysts took place at the end of games in hotels and sometimes even in changing rooms. 'I am talking about important players,' said Victory in a televised interview with TV station La 7. 'Serie A players even internationals and married players. 'We are talking about more than just kissing.' Victory said that he had become a rent boy to try to supplement his footballer's income and said that he would often escort players to functions.
'I charge 1500 euros (£1300) and the players pay up no problem. Most of the time we meet in hotels after matches, that's when they get their only free time.
'They just want to relax and they don't have any problems kissing me on the mouth. But they are all terrified of being found out. 'I have about 30 clients who are footballers and I would say that a dozen are Serie A and national team players - several times I have been asked to take part in group sex sessions. 'Players from the same team and my friends and it is always just for sex. They all know I am a footballer as well but they like me because I am discreet.
'A lot of them are bisexual, they are married or have girlfriends. They have a respectable image but none of them will ever admit to being gay, not for the time being anyway.'
His revelations come just weeks after MP Franco Grillini, president of Italian gay group Archigay, said there were at least '20 homosexual footballers in Serie A'.
Grillini added: 'A lot of these players have girlfriends or wives - it's all a facade put there as a cover. They are really scared of coming out because they are terrified what the supporters would say.'
Oh wow....that is someone who could be blackmailing the shyt out of those guys. I wonder why he decided to even come forward and speak of it. I have been told by people I know in the enterainment industry who won't even divulge names to me that its like a secret society almost. Its interesting but not at all surprising. These guys have public images to protect and know that their livelihood will be at stake if they were to be exposed. I also bet that some of the wives know and turn a blind eye or may just deal with it since they are being well taken care of. Hell, they probably have their own side pieces anyway.
It just keeps getting better and better in Italy.
David Beckham's teammate (Marco Borriello) wants to see his golden balls
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'I must admit I have a dressing room curiosity over Beckham,' he tells The Sun. 'I want to see if he is equipped as he is in the Armani underwear adverts.'
Lol SimonTX! Love the links on this website...
Click on the NSFW pictures link on this site to see Beck's fake penis.
And Marco is not too shabby himself.
Click on the NSFW pictures link on this site to see Beck's fake penis.
And Marco is not too shabby himself.
There are two names in the soccer/football world people should know.
Lippi son and father: Absolute idiots who got caught up in a soccer/football scandal. Also threw out homophobic taunts.
Luciano Moggi: An idiot former Juventus coach who was caught up in a scandal in 2006 and given a 5 year ban on soccer/football. His son was also charged with crime. He's now serving an 18 month jail sentence.
This is why I do not like the Italian league or Italian players in general. I've seen it growing up and watching my stars being thrashed around by Italians. Makes me sick now that I think about it. :-/
Lippi son and father: Absolute idiots who got caught up in a soccer/football scandal. Also threw out homophobic taunts.
Luciano Moggi: An idiot former Juventus coach who was caught up in a scandal in 2006 and given a 5 year ban on soccer/football. His son was also charged with crime. He's now serving an 18 month jail sentence.
This is why I do not like the Italian league or Italian players in general. I've seen it growing up and watching my stars being thrashed around by Italians. Makes me sick now that I think about it. :-/
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