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Even in 2021 there will be no openly homosexual footballer in the Bundesliga.
The fear of hatred and hostility in the stadiums still seems too great.
In a solidarity campaign, more than 800 footballers in Germany assured homosexual players support and encouraged them to come out.
“We will support and encourage you and, if necessary, defend you against hostility.
Because you are doing the right thing, and we are on your side, "says the emotional appeal that the magazine" 11Freunde "published in its latest issue.
Various professionals can be seen on the cover, holding up signs that read “You can count on us”.
The signatories of the appeal include Max Kruse (1. FC Union Berlin), Niklas Stark (Hertha BSC), Jonas Hector (1. FC Cologne), Bakery Jatta (Hamburger SV), national players Almuth Schult and Alexandra Popp (VfL Wolfsburg) as well as entire teams from professional clubs.
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"The fear of being attacked and marginalized after coming out and of endangering a career as a professional footballer is apparently still so great that gay footballers believe they have to hide their sexuality," the joint statement said.
Jonas Hector refers to the FC charter
The undersigned emphasize that nobody should be pressured to come out.
It is a free decision for each individual.
"But we want everyone who chooses to be able to be sure of our full support and solidarity."
Union's summer access Kruse found clear words.
"If one of my colleagues came out, I would protect him from the idiots outside," said the 32-year-old attacker.
Teammate Christopher Trimmel also made it clear: If a teammate came out, "he would get all the support he needed from me".
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FC captain Hector referred to the charter of the Cologne Bundesliga club, which says: “Welcome to the most beautiful city in Germany - no matter where you come from, what you believe, what you have or are, how you live and who you love. "
Lahm advises active footballers against coming out
Philipp Lahm has a completely different opinion.
The former national team captain advised gay footballers not to come out during their active career.
There may be cities and clubs where such a coming-out would be more likely than anywhere else, writes the ex-world champion in his book "The Game: The World of Football", from which the "Bild" newspaper quoted in advance on Wednesday.
Lahm named Berlin, Freiburg and FC St. Pauli.
"But at the moment, the chances of making such a successful attempt in the Bundesliga seemed slim to me and only escaping halfway unscathed," said the former FC Bayern Munich professional.
Lahm recommends homosexual footballers to consult with closest confidants before a planned public coming-out, but advises against discussing the issue with fellow players.
The reason for Lahm's advice is, in his opinion, the lack of acceptance both in football and in the community.