It has been a long week in Doctor Sparkles Land recently and I must profusely apologise to you, my most darling of readers, for not being around to write much. As my twitter followers will have noticed, work doctoring around the globe has kept me extremely busy and I had a taste of my own medicine (quite literally) on Friday, when my face and eyes swelled up due to a severe allergic reaction. To what, I do not know. Hard work perhaps? In any case, I was prescribed strong antihistamines and donned my Chanel sunglasses until the swelling went down.
My gorgeous peepers are back to being fully functional now, and thankfully the allergy is not champagne or caviar related, so life pushes on. This week I have decided to write about footballer revelations. Enjoy, and until next week remember this – if your tongue swells, it’s time to hit A&E…
1. Coming Out
Dr Sparkles is known for her light-hearted and fluffy tones for the most part, but the subject of homophobia in football is probably the one thing that will make her come across all serious. It is a sad fact that being a gay footballer means a life in the closet due to the fact that it is not, for the moment at least, de rigeur to come out.
So, when Swedish footballer Anton Hysén came out in a recent interview in Offside magazine it was a happy day. It seems that Hysén was inspired to come out by a speech that his father, ex Liverpool defender Glenn Hysén, had given at Gay Pride 2007 in Stockholm. Glenn had spoken about 'a 16-year-old who didn't want to come out because he feared what his team‑mates would think'. He was talking about his own son. Ironically, Hysén Senior had caused outrage in parts of the gay community when it was revealed that he was making a speech at Pride. This was due to an alleged-homophobic attack on another man in 2001, but Anton states that his Dad is anything but a homophobe and he encouraged his son to be brave enough to come out in a game where being gay still, sadly, is not accepted.
My gorgeous peepers are back to being fully functional now, and thankfully the allergy is not champagne or caviar related, so life pushes on. This week I have decided to write about footballer revelations. Enjoy, and until next week remember this – if your tongue swells, it’s time to hit A&E…
1. Coming Out
Dr Sparkles is known for her light-hearted and fluffy tones for the most part, but the subject of homophobia in football is probably the one thing that will make her come across all serious. It is a sad fact that being a gay footballer means a life in the closet due to the fact that it is not, for the moment at least, de rigeur to come out.
So, when Swedish footballer Anton Hysén came out in a recent interview in Offside magazine it was a happy day. It seems that Hysén was inspired to come out by a speech that his father, ex Liverpool defender Glenn Hysén, had given at Gay Pride 2007 in Stockholm. Glenn had spoken about 'a 16-year-old who didn't want to come out because he feared what his team‑mates would think'. He was talking about his own son. Ironically, Hysén Senior had caused outrage in parts of the gay community when it was revealed that he was making a speech at Pride. This was due to an alleged-homophobic attack on another man in 2001, but Anton states that his Dad is anything but a homophobe and he encouraged his son to be brave enough to come out in a game where being gay still, sadly, is not accepted.
Anton and Glenn
In order to raise the profile of homosexuality in the game the Utsiktens BK defender has also appeared on a TV programme entitled "Får även bögar spela fotboll?" (‘Can homosexuals Play Football Too?’) recently.
Dr Sparkles believes that this can only be a step in the right direction for the fight against homophobia in football (and encourages you to pop to www.footballvhomophobia.com in order to read more about how you can join in and help with this fight) but would like to leave the final word to Hysén himself: “It is completely strange, isn't it? It's all fucked up. Where the hell are all the others? No one is coming out. I may not play in the top flight but I still want to show that it isn't such a big deal. I am a footballer – and I am gay. If I perform as a footballer, then I don't think it matters if I like boys or girls”
Dr Sparkles believes that this can only be a step in the right direction for the fight against homophobia in football (and encourages you to pop to www.footballvhomophobia.com in order to read more about how you can join in and help with this fight) but would like to leave the final word to Hysén himself: “It is completely strange, isn't it? It's all fucked up. Where the hell are all the others? No one is coming out. I may not play in the top flight but I still want to show that it isn't such a big deal. I am a footballer – and I am gay. If I perform as a footballer, then I don't think it matters if I like boys or girls”
Dontcha wish your boyfriend was hot like him?
2. Marriage & Babies
As much as she doesn’t want to go down that path herself again, there is nothing that Dr Sparkles loves more than a good wedding. Thankfully there are several WAG weddings on the horizon. And, sweeties, there is not anything hotter than a WAG wedding…
First up is Italian goalkeeper and all around greasy fox Gianluigi Buffon, who recently announced that he is marrying Czech model Alena Šeredová. It would appear that Alena kept her man waiting for a few days after the proposal before saying yes. Treat ‘em mean, keep ‘em keen perhaps? Dr Sparkles isn’t a fan of dating gameplay as it is, but thinks that this is taking it way too far – the woman has already had 2 of the Juventus player’s children after all, and after that kind of commitment not saying yes for a few days just looks a little petty. But congrats nonetheless!
As much as she doesn’t want to go down that path herself again, there is nothing that Dr Sparkles loves more than a good wedding. Thankfully there are several WAG weddings on the horizon. And, sweeties, there is not anything hotter than a WAG wedding…
First up is Italian goalkeeper and all around greasy fox Gianluigi Buffon, who recently announced that he is marrying Czech model Alena Šeredová. It would appear that Alena kept her man waiting for a few days after the proposal before saying yes. Treat ‘em mean, keep ‘em keen perhaps? Dr Sparkles isn’t a fan of dating gameplay as it is, but thinks that this is taking it way too far – the woman has already had 2 of the Juventus player’s children after all, and after that kind of commitment not saying yes for a few days just looks a little petty. But congrats nonetheless!
In the hottie-off, Alena clearly won
Next up attaching the old ball and chain is ex-Manchester United player and Uruguayan national Diego Forlán. His announced on Twitter that he was marrying Argentinian model/actress Zaira Nara came earlier this month, in a show of true celebrity class. The Atlético Madrid striker, who started a charity in order to promote safe driving after his sister was paralysed in a car accident. (http://fundacionalejandraforlan.org/somos.php) is bound to have the whole of Uruguay celebrating his big day. A national holiday in honour for them perhaps? Let’s hope so…
The stunning Zaira. And Diego.
Finally, a quick nod to the Beckhams, who recently announced that Victoria is pregnant with a much-longed for baby girl, if the scans are anything to be believed. Dr Sparkles cannot imagine a little girl who will be more spoiled with love than Miss Beckham and wishes them all the best. Let’s just hope that the genetic mix suits a female as well as it seems to with the boys of the Beckham clan…
Happy families at the BBC
3. DIY SOS
Mr Stephen Ireland has graced Dr Sparkles pages due to his bad sartorial taste in the past, but these pictures reveal a lack of taste that has never been seen before. Dr Sparkles therefore needed the last revelation to be that the Newcastle attacking midfielder needs some help. Someone call any of the reality-TV based home improvement shows. Right now.
Mr Stephen Ireland has graced Dr Sparkles pages due to his bad sartorial taste in the past, but these pictures reveal a lack of taste that has never been seen before. Dr Sparkles therefore needed the last revelation to be that the Newcastle attacking midfielder needs some help. Someone call any of the reality-TV based home improvement shows. Right now.
A sofa made of silver velvet and gold household accessories in the same room? One should not mix their metallics…
Nothing like a pool table with your own name on it to say ‘classy’. The Romeo-and-Juliet style fish tank in the background adds a special something to a room that would otherwise be lacking.
Saving the very best until last – it looks like Porn Barbie and Stephen have the very same boudoir designer. Dr Sparkles hopes that the Irish footballer isn’t prone to migraines…
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