Ryan Atkin is a referee in English football who will also officiate in National League North and South this season. He is also a fourth official.

The 32-year-old described this moment of opening up as a gay as "significant for him and football in the world".

"It's significant personally but more for the game itself, where we are in football and what is happening in the world," Atkin told BBC Radio 5 live.

"I was slightly concerned regarding the fans and the general public but it's been extremely positive so far and probably better than I predicted," said Atkin.

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