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Two Premier League footballers are 'in a relationship and open with their teammates about being a gay couple but are reluctant to come out publicly'

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Two Premier League players from the same team are reportedly in a relationship but not yet ready to come out to the public - despite sharing the happy news with teammates.

A new report in The Sun suggests the teammates wanted the focus to stay on football throughout the season and are concerned speaking publicly about their relationship could draw the attention away from their performances on the pitch.

The publication claimed the duo started dating earlier this year.

'They did not see the need to hide from their teammates — and why should they?