Former Germany international footballer Thomas Hitzlsperger comes out as gay . The year - old says he wants to change the debate about homosexuality in Germany . Hitzlsperger played at the World Cup and European Championship for Germany . He said the saying that ` ` ' are soft '' was a common and misplaced clichÃ © .
Former Germany international footballer Thomas Hitzlsperger comes out as gay . The 31-year-old says he wants to further the debate about homosexuality in sport . Hitzlsperger played at the World Cup and European Championship for Germany . He said the viewpoint that `` gays are soft '' was a common and misplaced clichÃ© .