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World of football unites in support for Jake Daniels after he comes out as gay

Jake Daniels has received praise from across football after coming out as gay, with the FA calling the forward ‘an inspiration to us all’

The Guardian - UK

Gary Neville hails Jake Daniels as he becomes first UK footballer to come out as gay in 32 years

"It is a big, big moment for football"

Manchester Evening News

Blackpool’s Jake Daniels will be ‘inspiration to many’ after coming out, says PM

Boris Johnson praised the young forward, who became the first British man in professional football to come out publicly since Justin Fashanu in 1990.

The Independent UK

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Chelsea message Jake Daniels as Blackpool star becomes first gay UK pro footballer in decades

Blackpool youngster Jake Daniels has announced that he is gay, becoming the first professional footballer in the UK to do so since Justin Fashanu in 1990, with Chelsea among the clubs to send their support

Football London

Laura Robson retires and Jake Daniels receives praise – Monday’s sporting social

Angelo Ogbonna hailed Mark Noble.

The Independent UK

Blackpool football player Jake Daniels, 17, makes history by coming out as gay

The 17-year-old made a historic statement where he said: "I am ready to be myself, be free and be confident with it all."

Chronicle Live

‘An inspiration to us all’: Jake Daniels praised after coming out as gay

The 17-year-old is the only openly gay male professional footballer currently active in Britain

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Cavallo inspired UK's first gay footballer

Adelaide midfielder Josh Cavallo's decision to come out helped inspire Blackpool teenager Jake Daniels to become the only gay professional player in England.

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Blackpool forward Jake Daniels becomes first professional footballer in UK to come out as gay in 32 years

"Now it’s out, and people know. Now I can just live my life how I want to and you know what? It’s been incredible.”

Manchester Evening News

Jake Daniels: Blackpool player comes out as gay as he wants people 'to know the real me'

Daniels said he was 'five or six years old' when he knew he was gay

Liverpool Echo

Football celebrates brave Jake Daniels after Blackpool forward comes out as gay

The teenage Tangerines striker has come out to the footballing world as gay and been met with plenty of support and acceptance from many big-names within the game

Daily Mirror

Blackpool forward Jake Daniels comes out as gay

The 17-year-old is the first Briton in the men’s professional game to come out publicly as gay since Justin Fashanu in 1990.

The Independent UK

Footballer Jake Daniels comes out as gay in historic TV interview

The teenage footballer made the announcement in an interview with Sky Sports

Wales Online

Blackpool striker Jake Daniels comes out to become the only openly gay professional footballer in Britain

Blackpool player Jake Daniels said 'now is the right time to do it'

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The Independent UK

Jake Daniels: UK’s only active gay male professional footballer

The 17-year-old made the announcement public on Monday in a trailblazing moment for the English game

The Guardian - UK

Jake Daniels becomes first UK male footballer to come out as gay since 1990

The Blackpool forward Jake Daniels has described his ‘massive relief’ at coming out, becoming the first active UK male footballer since Justin Fashanu

Evening Standard

Jake Daniels: Blackpool forward becomes first active male footballer to come out as gay in over 30 years

Blackpool player Jake Daniels has become the first active male footballer to come out as gay in over 30 years.

The National (Scotland)

Championship striker becomes first active British male player to come out as gay

The 17-year-old said he has received “amazing support” from his teammates after revealing his sexuality earlier this week.

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The Independent UK

Jake Daniels: Blackpool player becomes first UK professional male footballer to come out as gay in 30 years

Young player praised for ‘incredible courage’ as he hopes to become a role model

Daily Mirror

Blackpool footballer Jake Daniels, 17, bravely comes out as gay in historic statement

The teenage forward is the first British male footballer to come out publicly since Justin Fashanu, and he says he hopes that his decision to go public about his sexuality will encourage others

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