German team Saint Pauli to display rainbow flags in recognition of the gay community . Canadian Robbie Rogers was the first openly gay male player to play in a major pro match . Rogers returned to soccer after meeting and announcing he was gay in February .
German team St. Pauli to fly rainbow flag in recognition of the gay community . American Robbie Rogers was the first openly gay male athlete to play in a U.S. pro match . Rogers returned to soccer after retiring and announcing he was gay in February .