Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale says he will no longer stay quiet when he encounters homophobic comments in dressing rooms and on social media.
The 25-year-old said he wants football to be "welcoming for everyone" so his brother, who is gay, can attend matches without fear of abuse.
Ramsdale revealed his wife had suffered a miscarriage three days earlier.
The England international signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal in May, following a season in which he played all 38 Premier League games during runners-up Arsenal's title challenge.
He said that while he had never openly discussed his brother's sexuality before, he felt it was the right time to do so "with everything going on in football right now".