Murray becomes first openly gay Scottish professional player
Gala Fairydean Rovers striker Zander Murray became the first openly gay Scottish professional soccer player after announcing it in an interview with his fifth-tier club on Friday.
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Former Broxburn Athletic and Pumpherston striker Zander Murray has become the first footballer in Scotland's men's senior leagues to come out as gay
A brave footballer who counts West Lothian sides Broxburn Athletic and Pumpherston amongst his former clubs has become the first player in Scotland's men's senior leagues to publicly come out as gay.
Jake Daniels sponsor confirmed ahead of new Blackpool season of opportunity
Blackpool Supporters Trust have officially sponsored striker Jake Daniels for the 2022/23 campaign.
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.
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.