A poll of 2,000 soccer fans in England found that “70% had heard anti-gay abuse in grounds in the past five years and more than half felt authorities did not do enough about it.” A majority also thought that homophobia from fans is what keeps gay players in the closet.
“No one will ever come out [...]
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Homophobia rampant in English soccer
Serbian gays asking FIFA for help
Some gay people in Belgrade, Serbia, are calling in FIFA to help curb soccer-based homophobic graffiti in the city. Messages advocating the murder of gays (the one to the right reads: “Death to faggots”), and signed by fans of Serbian soccer groups (South Gate is a group of Serbian fans), is apparently abundant in the [...]
Outgames hot jocks: Soccer players
If you like seeing two Danes and a Swedish soccer player strip to their Aussie Bums, then this photo gallery from the World Outgames is right up your alley.
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Photo: Joe Cox shows his namesake
From the Sporting News, via Deadspin, comes this profile of Georgia QB Joe Cox answering some questions (he likes Greek chicken wings and Halle Berry) and wearing a very tight uniform that leaves little to the imagination. Photo below not necessarily safe for work even though it appears in a mainstream pub:
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Beckham booed in U.S. return
He was supposed to be the man who ignited a desire in Americans to watch soccer. Instead, fans of the game are now booing him as he takes the field. That’s what happened last night as a crowd of 23,000 at the Meadowlands let Beckham know they didn’t appreciate his apparent lack of commitment to [...]
David Beckham strips again. And again.
The Beckhams are at it again, stripping down to their underwear for a new campaign from Emporio Armani. Next up is a reported Armani ad with Becks and Angelina Jolie, though Beckham says he wouldn’t do it because he’s married.
Behind-the-scenes video after the jump.
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Uganda targeting gays in soccer
The war on homosexuality in Africa is heating up, and the nation of Uganda is taking it to the soccer pitch. The Ugandan FA is forcing every soccer coach in the country to sign a document that “denounces any support or involvement in sodomy related acts.” This follows an episode in which a player accused [...]
Quick hits: Federer, soccer, Pats, Sprint Cup
Roger Federer won his French Open final rematch Monday, beating Robin Soderling 6-4, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5). He now stands three wins from the 15th Grand Slam win that at last year’s Wimbledon some said he would never get. Venus Williams advanced to the quarterfinals when Anna Ivanovic retired.
The U.S. men’s soccer team lost to [...]
Photos: U.S. soccer in training
The U.S. men’s soccer team led favored Brazil, 2-0, at halftime of the final of the Confederations Cup in South Africa. Then the Brazilians showed why they are among the world’s elite by scoring three goals for a 3-2 win. The U.S. is kicking itself after blowing a two-goal lead, and showing it is not [...]
Fired gay Turkish referee fighting back
How much are the attitudes of people in sports and the general society toward gay people changing? The gay Turkish soccer referee who was outed and fired by the Turkish football federation, Halil Ibrahim Dincdag, is fighting back and has found a groundswell of support, all thanks to the fact that he didn’t hide but [...]
U.S. shocks Spain in soccer
This has to be one of the bigger sports upsets in a while: The U.S. men’s soccer team beat Spain, 2-0, to reach the finals of the Confederation Cup in South Africa. How dominant had Spain been?
It was the first defeat in 35 internationals for the European champions, a run stretching back to November 2006. [...]
Ronaldo bringing short shorts back
Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo often appears wearing short shorts and bathing suits. While some call it a “fashion crime,” others are obviously flocking to it as stores report a recent spike in sales of short shorts. According to Reuters:
British department stores group Debenhams (DEB.L) said on Thursday sales of skimpy shorts leapt over 117 percent [...]
Quick hits: Soccer, Favre, Blake, hookers
Miracle on the Pitch! The U.S. soccer team needed to beat Egypt by 3 goals and have Brazil beat World Cup champion Italy by at least three goals. They got both and move on to the Confed Cup semifinals. They play top-seeded Spain next.
Today’s tea-leaves: Favre is joining the Vikings, as the team has reportedly [...]
Weekend hot jock: Carlos Bocanegra
I’ve long thought that soccer players have some of the best bodies in sports, and Carlos Bocanegra is the perfect example. The 29-year-old American soccer player has it all: Handsome face, toned muscles and somewhere around 0% bodyfat. OK, maybe 3 or 4%. The California native got his start with MLS’ Chicago Fire before heading [...]
Cyd and Landon: Separated at birth?
On Monday, while watching the USA vs. Italy game, I saw a closeup of Landon Donovan, a member of the USA team since 2000. Upon closer inspection of Donovan’s facial features, something in my mind clicked. He resembled Cyd. I had to check to make sure, so, with my laptop near me, I looked up [...]
