Orlando, who is gossip-obsessed and allegedly dated KateBosworthand Penelope Cruz previously, reportedly proposed twicebefore, but the model was said to be reluctant to make the union official.
At present, Sweden-based Anton Hysen is the only openly gay footballer although other sportsmen have come out in different disciplines, such as Puerto Rican boxer OrlandoCruz, Welsh rugby player Gareth Thomas and English cricketer Steven Davies.