Italy's LGBTQ+ football players at the Women's Euro 2025
Briefly

The Women's Euros this year has showcased a record number of LGBTQ+ footballers. Italy's quarterfinal match against Norway on July 16 signifies an important moment for representation. Key players include goalkeeper Rachele Baldi, who made her international debut and is in a relationship with teammate Giada Greggi. Defender Lisa Boattin, consistently recognized in Serie A, is dating Sweden’s Linda Sembrant. Midfielder Manuela Giugliano has had a successful career at Roma and has come out as a lesbian while maintaining privacy about her personal life. Giada Greggi, a young talent, also plays for Roma and debuted internationally in 2019.
Rachele Baldi kept a clean sheet in the game against Belgium but conceded four goals in the other two games as Italy drew 1-1 with Portugal and lost 3-1 to Spain. Baldi is currently on loan at Inter Milan, having joined Fiorentina in 2022, and it appears she is dating fellow Italy international, midfielder Giada Greggi.
Lisa Boattin made her senior international debut in 2016 and has been consistently named in the Serie A women's team of the year since 2019. She is in a relationship with Bayern Munich's Linda Sembrant.
Midfielder Manuela Giugliano has been at Roma since 2019 and earned more than 70 caps since her debut. While she has revealed she’s a lesbian, she prefers to keep her private life out of the spotlight.
Giada Greggi made her Serie A debut at just 14 years old. Now a midfielder at Roma, she debuted internationally in 2019 with a notable performance.
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