'Being gay didn't feel normal, until I became a footballer'

Manchester City defender Kerstin Casparij has always been open about her attraction to women. The 25-year-old, capped 48 times for the Netherlands, has found love in Manchester with her partner Ruth, whom she met on a dating app. Casparij appreciates the inclusive nature of women’s football and loves engaging with fans at Women’s Super League matches. Meanwhile, the Women’s Football Weekly podcast, hosted by Ben Haines, Ellen White, and Jen Beattie, returns for another season, with new episodes available every Tuesday on BBC Sounds, featuring interviews and content from the Women’s Super League and more.

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