Anton Hysen, son of former Liverpool star Glenn, admits that he's gay

A 20-year-old footballer with a famous father has become the first high-profile Swedish footballer to announce that he is gay.Anton Hysen, who plays for Utsiktens BK, made the announcement in a magazine interview.The 20-year-old told Offside magazine that it was 'f***** up' that no other Swedish player had come out yet. Famous father: Glenn Hysen in action for Liverpool back in 1990He said: 'I am a footballer. And gay. If I perform as a footballer, then I do not think it matters if I like girls or boys.'As yet, no top footballer in this country has come out, despite major stars in other sports doing so.Welsh rugby favourite Gareth Thomas and England cricketer Steve Davies are among those to have declared that they are gay.Hysen admitted that his announcement could affect his career, but added: 'Peoplemay call me anything they want, it will just make me even more psyched.'Anton's father Glenn joined Liverpool in 1989, and helped the Reds to their 18th league title in his first season. He left the Merseyside giants in 1992. Xavi: Arsenal should forget the ref. they had no hope of beating usVan Persie and Wenger could be hit by UEFA probe after blasting Barca ref  Explore more:People: Gareth Thomas Places: Liverpool, United Kingdom

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