Britain's Prince William has praised footballer Jake Daniels for his courage for coming out as gay.
The 17-year-old Blackpool player is the only current men's player to do so in the UK.
The royal tweeted a message of support, saying he hopes the announcement will "break down barriers that have no place in society".
Football should be a game for everyone.
What Jake has done takes courage and will hopefully help break down barriers that have no place in our society.
I hope his decision to speak openly gives others the confidence to do the same. W https://t.co/6YaHi2fipM
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) May 17, 2022
A group representing LGBT members of sports clubs says governing bodies have to show leadership when it comes to inclusion in sport.
Sporting Pride has welcomed the coming out announcement by English footballer Jake Daniels who became the first openly gay player in 30 years yesterday.
Sport Ireland has compiled a new diversity and inclusion in sport policy that is due to be published in the coming weeks.
Chairperson of Sporting Pride Aidan Walsh says organisations have to buy into the policy and not just tick boxes.
A group representing LGBT members of sports clubs says governing bodies have to show leadership when it comes to inclusion in sport.
Sporting Pride has welcomed the coming out announcement by English footballer Jake Daniels who became the first openly gay player in 30 years yesterday.
Sport Ireland has compiled a new diversity and inclusion in sport policy that is due to be published in the coming weeks.
Chairperson of Sporting Pride Aidan Walsh says organisations have to buy into the policy and not just tick boxes.
