Thomas Hitzlsperger: 'I finally figured out that I preferred living with a man'
Former Premier League footballer and German international talks to Raphael Honigstein about how he wanted to tell the world he was gay while he was still playing in Germany for Wolfsburg, but was advised against it
Thomas Hitzlsperger: World leaders and top sportsmen all show support
World leaders including Angela Merkel and David Cameron were quick to offer their support to Thomas Hitzlsperger after his announcement
Thomas Hitzlsperger: 'Der Hammer' who was never afraid of a challenge
Thomas Hitzlsperger – a career in pictures
Thomas Hitzlsperger announces he is gay in newspaper interview
September 2012
Everton look to Thomas Hitzlsperger for midfield reinforcement
David Moyes will decide this week whether to add Thomas Hitzlsperger to his Everton ranks on a free transfer
August 2011
Aston Villa refuse to rule out a move for Thomas Hitzlsperger
Thomas Hitzlsperger could be in line for a return to Aston Villa after manager Alex McLeish admitted his interest in the midfielder
July 2011
Thomas Hitzlsperger escapes driving ban after clocked at 107mph
Thomas Hitzlsperger has escaped a driving ban after telling a court he needed to travel to find a new club
April 2011
Thomas Hitzlsperger inspired by West Ham's calm under pressure
The Germany midfielder has fought relegation battles in three countries and believes his London team have what it takes to survive
March 2011
Thomas Hitzlsperger is West Ham's potent weapon in FA Cup tie at Stoke
Thomas Hitzlsperger engineers Stoke City defeat to lift West Ham mood
February 2011
West Ham must be positive and have belief, says Thomas Hitzlsperger
I'm not West Ham United's saviour, claims Thomas Hitzlsperger
