Wales’ most capped player Jess Fishlock has spoken of how football helped her navigate her struggles as a gay teenager and the importance of there being “visibility” for young people. The 34-year-old midfielder, who in 2018 was awarded an MBE for her services to the game and the LGBT community, began her career with her native Cardiff. Speaking on ‘The Game Changers’ podcast, Fishlock – holder of over 100 caps – said of her teenage self: “I was gay at the time and I didn’t really know how to navigate through that. Fishlock in 2018 was awarded an MBE for her services to the game and the LGBT community (John Walton/PA). “And then, that’s where football comes in for me, because it was a very safe space.

Source: Express March 30, 2021 06:56 UTC