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Justinus Soni "Justin" Fashanu (/ ˈ f æ ʃ ə n uː / FASH-ə-noo; 19 February 1961 – 2 May 1998) was an English footballer who played for a variety of clubs between 1978 and 1997. He was known by his early clubs to be gay, and came out publicly later in his career, becoming the first professional footballer to be openly gay. [3]
Oct 22, 2020 · Justin Fashanu was the first professional player to reveal his sexuality in 1990, but faced abuse and isolation in the game. His legacy is celebrated by his family, fans and campaigners, but no other male top-tier player has followed his example.
Feb 14, 2021 · At a lock-up garage in Shoreditch, east London, Britain’s first £1 million black footballer, best known for being the only British player to have declared himself gay, decided his life was no...
May 16, 2024 · Justin Fashanu was a British football (soccer) player who was the first professional footballer to come out as gay. Fashanu was initially raised in the London area of Hackney, where his Nigerian father was a law student and his Guyanese mother a nurse.
Feb 19, 2020 · Justin Fashanu was the first professional footballer to come out in England in 1990, but faced backlash and abuse for his sexuality. He died by suicide in 1998, but is remembered for his talent and courage by the National Football Museum.
Feb 19, 2020 · Justin Fashanu, Britain's first and only out gay male professional footballer, is to be posthumously inducted into the National Football Museum's Hall of Fame later this week. Fashanu will be recognised at a ceremony on Wednesday at the museum in central Manchester.
Feb 20, 2019 · On his birthday, Sky Sports pays tribute to Justin Fashanu, who was Britain's first out gay footballer and a charismatic striker who faced racism and homophobia. Read stories from those who knew him and see artworks inspired by his life and legacy.
