I will never advise any footballer to come out as g@y - Toni Kroos

Former Bayern Munich star, Toni Kroos has said he would ever recommend a player to come out as gay publicly.

The Real Madrid midfielder has spoken about homosexuality in an interview with GQ magazine.

He said: 'My common sense tells me that we should all be able to live in full freedom, of that there is no doubt. But I don't know if I would recommend a player to come out of the closet.

'Certain words are often used on the field, and given the emotions experienced in the stands, I can't assure you (that player) didn't end up being insulted or belittled.

 'I am sure that a player, if he decides to take this step, would receive the support of many teams. But I doubt this will happen in front of rival supporters.

'Every player has to decide for himself whether he considers it an advantage or disadvantage, though I think, even to this day they wouldn't all be advantages. 

If you recall, the 30-year-old signed joined the Galacticos for £26m back in 2014.