'Being gay didn't feel normal, until I became a footballer'
Summary
Kerstin Casparij, a football player for Manchester City, spoke about her journey of accepting her sexual orientation. Growing up in the Netherlands, she initially struggled with her identity but found acceptance and support in women's football. Casparij is now an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, using her platform to support inclusivity and equality in sports.Key Facts
- Kerstin Casparij joined Manchester City in 2022 from FC Twente.
- She grew up not knowing being gay was an option, as it was not common in her hometown of Heerenveen, Netherlands.
- At age 15, she joined Heerenveen’s first team and encountered the LGBTQ+ community for the first time.
- Casparij is openly gay and has used her football platform to promote LGBTQ+ inclusivity.
- She wears rainbow laces and armbands and dedicates goals to support causes like the transgender community.
- Casparij became a patron for the LGBTQ Foundation, supporting helplines against domestic abuse and transphobia.
- She wants to be a role model for young girls and queer women, supporting their inclusion and acceptance in society.
- Casparij emphasizes the importance of promoting togetherness and community support in sports.
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