Following former Germany midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger's declaration of his homosexuality, Rediff.com brings you a list of popular and successful homosexual athletes.
Former Germany midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger has become one of the few high profile sportsmen, and the first well-known footballer from his country, to publicly reveal that he is gay.
Olympique Lyon winger Sidney Govou hit a double as France stunned arch-rivals Italy 3-1 in a Euro 2008 qualifier in Paris.
Germany's Philipp Lahm said his 90th minute winner against Turkey is the most important of his career, but was less ecstatic about his overall performance in Wednesday's 3-2 victory in their Euro 2008 semi-final. Lahm said he has given little thought to Sunday's final opponents, the winners of Thursday's second semi-final between Spain and Russia.
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