Whether or not Portuguese footballer/underwear model Cristiano Ronaldo is gay, and there is little-to-no evidence to suggest that he is, professional football continues to have a major homophobia problem on its hands surrounding the star player.
At a recent match between Ronaldo’s team, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, Ronaldo was repeatedly taunted from the stands as the crowed jeered “maricón,” the Spanish equivalent of “faggot.”
The Spanish LGBT Observatory condemned the homophobic insults.
“These deplorable and shameful acts are punishable according to the law of Sport (2007),” Francisco Ramirez, the director of the LGBT Observatory, said.
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“For months the Real Madrid player Cristiano Ronaldo has been the continued object of insults and malicious rumors from the tabloids, and also from sports journalists and amateur players to rival teams, in order to humiliate, offend and denigrate a great football player.
“It is necessary to clarify that homophobia does not necessarily mean that people who suffer are homosexual, but only that other people believe it or use it to insult, harass and humiliate others.”
Ronaldo, for his part, has not offered much to quell rumors that he is in a secret relationship with Moroccan kickboxer Badh Hari after the two were photographed getting cozy by a pool. Then again, it’s not his job to respond to silly, unfounded rumors.
When asked if he was gay in light of his personal grooming practices a few years ago, Ronaldo replied: “I’m at ease with my sexuality so it’s not a problem for me.”
Ian Slick
They’re all envious of his success and popularity! Go get em Christiano!
Kevin J Desmond
Who cares if he’s gay or not …
Michael Miller
Tell ’em to suck a soccet ball! Go get ’em hot athlete!
David Harlem
Why would his being gay matter? He’s one of the greatest soccer players around. Besides, I’ve always contended that all the male fans of any sport are closet cases. Otherwise why would they care about all those sweaty men out on the playing field?
Justin Weeks
I agree right lol
Brian
Spain can be very homophobic. I don’t know why people call it gay-friendly.
When people start chanting homophobic abuse, it’s a sign of immense immaturity.
GC1985
@Brian: You don’t know anything about Spain clueless runt. For one, football fans and society are totally different. Football is decades behind society. You love homophobia though as you have the hots for homophobic straight men.
Doug
@GC1985: That was pretty damn uncalled for.
GC1985
@Doug: No it’s highly called for. Brian has infested these sites for ages, yet endorses homophobic white men. Yet he is lashing out at Spain, which is very gay friendly and has a very supportive population (far more than the US)?
VERY CALLED FOR AND I’LL SAY IT AGAIN. Brian is a liar who doesn’t know what he’s talking about.
LI Yonk
Whats got into him? And how?
wade.l
@GC1985: You are 100% correct in both comments. Football fans all over the world use “fag” to try and humiliate the player. It has nothing to do whether the player is gay or not. Do not need to comment on Brian lol.
Daggerman
…well all I can say is why shouldn’t he get abuse? I mean humanity is fairly stupid and fucked up anyway and considering (Mr. Ronaldo models for so many things) is it really any surprise? And just because he’s married means nothing these days..
Daggerman
…just look at those designer eyebrows, horrible….
GC1985
@Daggerman: Keep on dreaming. Usually someone who throw stones at the way a guy looks is pretty pudgy.
nmharleyrider
I am truly surprised that in 2016 anyone cares. With all the horrible things going on in the world today, this should be at the bottom of everyone’s hate list if there at all.
Baba Booey Fafa Fooey
And, what is the purpose of this homophobic statement?
“and there is little-to-no evidence to suggest that he is…”
He’s “not guilty” of homosexuality. What is this? 1985?