We’ve called European soccer the most homophobic corner of elite-level sports, so it’s great when we see someone in that world take a stand. Oxford City of the Southern Premier League has sacked striker Lee Steele for tweeting a homophobic remark about out former rugby star Gareth Thomas.
http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2012/01/11/oxford-city-soccer-player-loses-roster-spot-for-anti-gay-tweet/