Thomas Hitzlsperger, who played for Stuttgart, is the first prominent German footballer to come out as homosexual. Photo: EPA
Thomas Hitzlsperger, who played for Stuttgart, is the first prominent German footballer to come out as homosexual. Photo: EPA
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Ex-Germany midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger declares he is gay

Former Everton player hopes to break down the barriers

>Associated Press in Berlin

Updated: 1:43am, 9 Jan, 2014

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Thomas Hitzlsperger, who played for Stuttgart, is the first prominent German footballer to come out as homosexual. Photo: EPA
Thomas Hitzlsperger, who played for Stuttgart, is the first prominent German footballer to come out as homosexual. Photo: EPA
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