'Pack mentality' stops gay footballers coming out

Former Leeds winger Robbie Rogers claims he could not have continued his career after coming out as gay last month due to the "pack mentality" that changes the way footballers behave.

Former Leeds winger Robbie Rogers claims he could not have continued his career after coming out as gay last month due to the "pack mentality" that changes the way footballers behave.

The 25-year-old United States international announced his decision to step away from the sport last month after declaring his homosexuality, becoming only the third player to do so.

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