OL footballers Ellie Carpenter and Danielle van de Donk reveal their engagement for the new year

The stars of OL women's football, Ellie Carpenter And Danielle van de Donk, announce their love to the world

\n\nNew Year's Day is traditionally a time for new resolutions and big changes. For two of the brightest stars of women's football at Olympique Lyonnais (OL), it was an opportunity to proclaim their love for each other. The players Ellie Carpenter And Danielle van de Donk shared some particularly happy news to start the year: their engagement. \n\n

Ellie Carpenter and Danielle van de Donk's engagement: a celebration of love and identity

\n\nThe couple met while playing together for the flagship OL team. Quickly partners on and off the field, Danielle, a Dutch international, and Ellie, an Australian international, decided to seal their love with a marriage proposal.\n\nThe two women, who went public with their relationship in July 2021, have been inundated with congratulatory messages from teammates, loved ones and fans around the world. It's news that celebrates not only their commitment to each other, but also their affirmation as openly gay women in the world of sport.\n\n

Towards greater visibility of the LGBTQ+ community in football

\n\nBy announcing their commitment, Ellie Carpenter And Danielle van de Donk have also taken an important step to increase the visibility of the LGBTQ+ community in the world of football, a sport that has historically struggled with homophobia. They join a growing list of openly gay female footballers, providing a necessary and positive image of diversity in sport.\n\n

Women's football celebrates the love between two of its stars

\n\nNew Year's Day is usually a time to celebrate and rejoice and this year was no exception for the world of women's football. The engagement of Ellie Carpenter and of Danielle van de Donk represent a celebration of love, acceptance and visibility, and promise a bright 2022 for these two talented athletes, but also for the LGBTQ+ community in the world of football. A beautiful example of love and the freedom to live it fully which, we hope, will be a source of inspiration for many. \n\n