Newsblenda
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Login
No Result
View All Result
Subscribe
Newsblenda
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Login
No Result
View All Result
Newsblenda
No Result
View All Result

Fans react after Japanese Women football star Kumi Yokoyama came out as a transgender man

Law Blessing by Law Blessing
June 22, 2021
in Football
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0 0
0
Fans react after Japanese Women football star Kumi Yokoyama came out as a transgender man
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Football fans around the world have taken to social media to react after Japan Women’s International football star Kumi Yokoyama came out as a transgender man.

The 27-year-old forward who plays for Washington Spirit in USA, announced in a YouTube interview with fellow Japanese soccer player Yuki Nagasato that he is a transgender man.

Kumi Yokoyama said the advise he received from his girlfriend led him into taking such a difficult decision.

Related: Ighalo shares an honest reason for avoiding Super Eagles return.

Related Posts

Iheanacho spotted selling Okrika in Super Eagles camp (VIDEO)

Iheanacho spotted selling Okrika in Super Eagles camp (VIDEO)

October 10, 2024
Victor Osimhen declines Chelsea’s offer, opt for Al Ahli

Victor Osimhen declines Chelsea’s offer, opt for Al Ahli

August 30, 2024
Kelechi Iheanacho joins Sevilla

OFFICIAL: Kelechi Iheanacho joins Sevilla

July 28, 2024
Why does Commentators refuse to say his name on air?

Why does Commentators refuse to say his name on air?

July 8, 2024

“When my girlfriend said there was no reason for me to stay closeted, it really hit me…so I found the courage to come out,” he said.

Kumi’s decision to come out as a transgender footballer has generated some mixed reactions among lovers of football on social media.

While some people were supportive with their comments, others felt the beautiful game was about to take a negative change as a result of such scenario.

Read some selected comments below:

Fans react as Kumi Yokoyama comes out as transgender

9b370a0e57e64a429eee5a5c9319d2af?quality=uhq&resize=720b84e8a43c9a8483cbfb7ff81dc0409dc?quality=uhq&resize=720

a48cd5f52817480f8ce885e3b6fcb0fb?quality=uhq&resize=720Yokoyama who played for Japan in the 2019 Women’s World Cup has featured sparingly for Washington Spirit this season and has scored just one goal.

Law Blessing
Author: Law Blessing

Law Blessing is a skilled writer with loads of experience in the field. Although a freelance Author, he's passionately involved in articles related to sports and entertainment.

Tags: Japan women's football teamKumi YokoyamaLGBTQTransgender footballerTransgender man
ShareTweetPin
Law Blessing

Law Blessing

Law Blessing is a skilled writer with loads of experience in the field. Although a freelance Author, he's passionately involved in articles related to sports and entertainment.

Related Posts

Iheanacho spotted selling Okrika in Super Eagles camp (VIDEO)
Football

Iheanacho spotted selling Okrika in Super Eagles camp (VIDEO)

October 10, 2024

Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho appears to be branching out into entrepreneurship, as he was...

Victor Osimhen declines Chelsea’s offer, opt for Al Ahli
Football

Victor Osimhen declines Chelsea’s offer, opt for Al Ahli

August 30, 2024

Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen has declined a transfer to Chelsea, favoring a move...

Kelechi Iheanacho joins Sevilla
Football

OFFICIAL: Kelechi Iheanacho joins Sevilla

July 28, 2024

Kelechi Iheanacho joins Sevilla Sevilla have reached an agreement with Super Eagles forward Kelechi...

Why does Commentators refuse to say his name on air?
Football

Why does Commentators refuse to say his name on air?

July 8, 2024

I was listening to @892cbsfm and discovered they were repeatedly pronouncing the name of...

Currently Playing

Cardi B flaunts her jaw-dropping body in latest video

Cardi B flaunts her jaw-dropping body in latest video

Cardi B flaunts her jaw-dropping body in latest video

Entertainment
The reason we’ve not seen Ronaldo with beard

The reason we’ve not seen Ronaldo with beard

Football
Before and After Video of a brain tumor cancer survivor

Before and After Video of a brain tumor cancer survivor

General
Mr Ibu’s final words before he died [VIDEO]

Mr Ibu’s final words before he died [VIDEO]

Entertainment
Jay-Jay Okocha UEFA Champions League magic moments

Jay-Jay Okocha UEFA Champions League magic moments

Football

Categories

  • African Folktales
  • Business
  • Celebrity
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Entertainment
  • Football
  • Football
  • General
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • Music
  • News
  • Newsbeat
  • Politics
  • Religion
  • Romance
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Stories
  • Tech
  • Uncategorized
  • Video
  • World
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Blog

© 2025 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Login

© 2025 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme.