Scottish referee Napier comes out as gay
Scottish referee Craig Napier came out as gay on Thursday, becoming the first openly gay figure in the Scottish game since late Hearts forward Justin Fashanu in the mid-1990s.
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Jake Daniels coming out will have huge impact, says Justin Fashanu’s niece Amal
Gay footballers currently playing in the Premier League may wait to see how Jake Daniels is received on the pitch next season before deciding whether to come out themselves, Justin Fashanu’s niece has said.
An inspiration to us all – Jake Daniels praised after coming out as gay
Jake Daniels’ decision to come out as gay was hailed as an “historic day” for football, with England captain Harry Kane among those to pay tribute to the 17-year-old.
Newcastle United face backlash for tweet in support of Jake Daniels
Newcastle United have been accused of hypocrisy after sending a message of support to gay footballer Jake Daniels.
Jake Daniels: ‘Inspirational’ Blackpool forward comes out as gay, the first active male EFL footballer to do so in UK
Blackpool forward Jake Daniels has been praised for his courage after the 17-year-old became the first active male professional footballer to come out as gay in the UK. Daniels is the first Football League player to come out since Justin Fashanu in 1990, and follows Adelaide United’s Josh Cavallo, who came out as the only gay male top-flight footballer in the world back in October.
Tuks topple Shimlas in Bloem to set Varsity Cup final date with Maties
UP-Tuks produced a professional performance, founded on a stoic defence and clinical attacking to topple Varsity Cup table-toppers UFS-Shimlas 29-21 at Shimla Park.
2 saves, 1 high claim: How Chris Wilder’s bold decision paid off after Bournemouth draw
Middlesbrough ended a two-game losing streak with a hard-fought point at high-flying Bournemouth on Good Friday.