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Lukas Podolski: 'Thomas Hitzlsperger's news about being gay is important'

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Lukas Podolski believes that Thomas Hitzlsperger's "brave" decision to come out as gay is an "important" step forward.

Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski believes that Thomas Hitzlsperger's decision to come out as gay is an "important" step forward.

The 31-year-old has become only the fourth footballer to be openly gay after claiming in a German interview that it is a "good time" for him to make his sexuality public.

Fellow German Podolski wrote on Twitter: "Brave and right decision. Respect, Thomas Hitzlsperger. His outing is an important sign in our time."

Hitzlsperger played for Aston Villa, West Ham United and Everton during his career.

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