Proud to play: Europe's elite gay athletes make coming out normal
When Jake Daniels came out earlier this year, the Blackpool FC player became the first openly gay top-tier footballer in England in three decades.
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Jake Daniels' coming out will be "absolutely key" as UK celebrates 50 years of LGBT+ Pride
The UK's LGBT+ community celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first Pride march to be held in the country this year, with June the traditional month for those protests and parades.
Rugby league trailblazer Roberts condemns transgender ban
SYDNEY : Ian Roberts, the first elite rugby league player to come out as gay, condemned the sport's decision to ban transgender players from women's internationals as a setback for tolerance and inclusion in the broader community.
Pivotal moment in football – Anita Asante on Jake Daniels coming out as gay
Jake Daniels coming out as gay has been described as a “pivotal moment in football” by former England defender Anita Asante.
England manager Gareth Southgate praises Jake Daniels’ bravery in coming out
England boss Gareth Southgate praised Jake Daniels’ bravery for becoming the UK’s first currently active male professional footballer to come out as gay and hopes players’ sexuality will not always be a discussion point.
I can’t stop smiling, says LGBTQ+ fan after Blackpool player comes out
An LGBTQ+ football fan said they “can’t stop smiling” after a Blackpool player became the first professional in the men’s game to come out as gay in 30 years.
SFA referee Craig Napier 'humbled' at response after coming out as gay in 'self-acceptance' journey
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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.