German players ... or not the national team – or anyone – had a responsibility to act. “It was a very difficult debate and it never came to a conclusion,” said Hitzlsperger.

England's national football team has had foreign coaches before, but never a German. His appointment was divisive but what is the feeling around Thomas Tuchel now he has coached his first game?

During an interview, Hitzlsperger shared that he found himself grappling with his sexual orientation, realizing his attraction to men while simultaneously facing societal pressures and norms. It was ...