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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. Blackpool forward Daniels made the announcement about his sexuality via a statement published on the club’s official website on Monday. The 17-year-old is the first active male professional footballer in Britain to come out publicly as gay since Justin Fashanu in 1990.The widespread praise for Daniels has included a message of support from England captain Harry Kane.
Jake Daniels coming out as gay has been described as a “pivotal moment in football” by former England defender Anita Asante. Blackpool forward Daniels made the announcement about his sexuality via a statement published on the club’s official website on Monday. The 17-year-old is the first active male professional footballer in Britain to come out publicly as gay since Justin Fashanu in 1990.The widespread praise for Daniels has included a message of support from England captain Harry Kane.
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May 18, 2022
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