Making history: Carl Nassib becomes first active NFL player to come out as gay
By France24
24 June 2021 |
12:43 pm
NFL player Carl Nassib has taken to Instagram to come out as gay. The move is being called a watershed moment for American football, the country's most popular sport. Nassib's announcement comes as he enters his sixth season in the league and during Pride Month. We take a closer look.
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