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"I've dated men and I've dated women too"- Ex Brazil international Richarlyson comes out as bisexual

FILE PHOTO: Sao Paulo FC's Richarlyson takes control of the ball as he lines up to kick a goal against Audax Italiano in their first round Copa Libertadores soccer match in Sao Paulo April 25, 2007. REUTERS

Former Brazil soccer international Richarlyson has revealed he is bisexual, saying he now wonders if things will "get better" after years of suffering homophobic abuse in the sport.

Richarlyson, who played for Brazil in 2008, said on a podcast released by Grupo Globo on Friday that he chose to speak up after many people urged him to take a stand.

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