FA chief keen to get conditions right for gay players to come out

Football Association chairman Greg Clarke has spoken to gay footballers and suggested the idea of a group of players coming out together.

FA chief keen to get conditions right for gay players to come out

Football Association chairman Greg Clarke has spoken to gay footballers and suggested the idea of a group of players coming out together.

Clarke said last year that he "wouldn't recommend" a footballer coming out at the moment because of the risk they would be abused, but believes several players sharing the spotlight could be the answer.

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