Overview

• Freigang said a short TikTok clip showing her girlfriend was uploaded by mistake after she had intended to save it privately.
• The Germany and Eintracht Frankfurt forward stated she never wanted to have to make a public coming-out, arguing such personal facts should not require a statement.
• She added that public openness can have positive effects if it helps people become more receptive to the topic.
• Freigang said she was surprised by how many articles were published about the clip and the level of interest it drew.
• Recent sporting context includes Frankfurt's stuttering start to the Bundesliga season and a 5:1 aggregate exit to Real Madrid in Champions League qualifying, with her short-term focus placed on the DFB-Pokal tie against Viktoria Berlin.