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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.
‘I’m gay but still won’t come out as I’m scared of my football team and fans reaction’
Jake Daniels this week became the first active professional footballer in the UK to come out as gay since Justin Fashanu in 1990. At 17 years old he said the experience made him feel ‘free’ and ‘confident’. Unfortunately, this is not a view shared by some footballers and one man playing in grassroots level in West London has said coming out to his team would ‘terrify’ him.
Duke of Cambridge praises Blackpool footballer Jake Daniels who has come out as gay
The Duke of Cambridge has posted a personal message of support to Blackpool footballer Jake Daniels. Yesterday (May 16), the Championship club forward revealed he is gay.
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Prince William praises Blackpool's Daniels for coming out
Prince William offered praise and support to Jake Daniels after the Blackpool forward came out as gay, saying he hoped the groundbreaking decision would serve as an inspiration. Daniels, 17, announced on Monday that he is gay, becoming the first active male professional soccer player in Britain to do so since the late Justin Fashanu in 1990. "What Jake has done takes courage and will hopefully help break down barriers that have no place in our society," William wrote on Twitter on Tuesday.
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Women’s football stars praise “brave and brilliant” Jake Daniels after he comes out as gay
The world of football has come together to support Blackpool’s Jake Daniels, who publicly came out as gay earlier this week.