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UNCOVERED: Banned crows star sorry for homophobic slur | History Defined

Izak Rankine has offered a public apology for his homophobic slur directed at a Collingwood player. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

Banned Adelaide star Izak Rankine has fought back tears while issuing a public apology for his homophobic slur on return to Australia.

Rankine arrived in Adelaide on Tuesday night after being sent to Italy at the behest of his club to avoid the spotlight in the aftermath of his four-game suspension.

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