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Jake Daniels the first openly gay U.K. professional Footballer since 1990
17-year-old Jake Daniels is the first active U.K. professional footballer to come out as gay since 1990
Daniels plays for Blackpool Football Club in England and has publicly come out as gay, making him the first to do so in decades.
In a special report by Sky Sports News, Daniels says he knew he was gay from a young age but worried that football and his identity didn’t mix.
In a moment of great importance and player pride, Daniels confided in his teammates and publicly spoke of his identity, at the start of his career.
Daniels made his senior debut for the club just weeks ago but says he is ready to be himself and inspire others in the game.
Daniels says “the time is right to be myself, be free and be confident…Now is the time to do it…I feel like I am ready to tell people my story. I want people to know the real me.”
“I’ve known my whole life that I’m gay, and I now feel that I’m ready to come out and be myself.
In reaching this point, I’ve had some of the best support and advice from my family, my Club, my agent and Stonewall, who have all been incredibly pro-active in putting my interests and welfare first.
I have also confided in my team-mates in the youth team here at Blackpool, and they too have embraced the news and supported my decision to open up and tell people.” “I’ve hated lying my whole life and feeling the need to change to fit in. I want to be a role model myself by doing this.”
Jake daniels statement
Daniels is a well-respected and talented player for the English club, who scored 30 goals for Blackpool’s youth team this season.
“Blackpool Football Club has worked closely with Stonewall and the relevant footballing organisations to support Jake and is incredibly proud that he has reached a stage where he is empowered to express himself both on-and-off the pitch.”
blackpool football club statement
Messages of support are flooding in for Daniels from all over the world, including some of the biggest names in the sport community.
Daniels hopes to make it a safe space for other people to speak out with a clear message for viewers.
If you’re ready then speak to the closest people around you… You’re going to get support.”
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Tasmania AFL team confirmed: Macquarie Point stadium legislation passes
Tasmania joins AFL with the Tassie Devils set for 2028; legislation passed for Macquarie Point stadium.
Tasmania joins AFL with the Tassie Devils set for 2028; legislation passed for Macquarie Point stadium.
Tasmania is officially joining the AFL! After a marathon debate, the Legislative Council has passed the Macquarie Point stadium-precinct legislation 9-5. This milestone paves the way for the Tassie Devils Football Club to join the AFL in 2028, marking a historic moment for Tasmanian sport.
In an exclusive segment of Footynomics: The Business of Sport, Professor Tim Harcourt discusses the significance of this legislation, the social and economic impact of a new AFL team, and why this process took longer than expected.
We also explore what comes next for Tasmania, the AFL, and the broader implications for sports both in Australia and internationally.
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Australian Dollar hits five-week high amid weak GDP and US Dollar
Australian dollar hits five-week high amid soft US dollar, traders eye RBA policies and Fed meeting impacts.
Australian dollar hits five-week high amid soft US dollar, traders eye RBA policies and Fed meeting impacts.
The Australian dollar has surged to a five-week high as disappointing GDP data and a softer US dollar reshape trader expectations. Market participants are closely watching the Reserve Bank of Australia’s next policy meeting to gauge future interest rate decisions.
We sit down with Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX to break down what these developments mean for the Australian economy and global markets. From Q3 growth figures to inflation indicators, Steve explains the key drivers behind the Aussie dollar’s recent gains.
Traders are also keeping an eye on the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy meeting, as a weaker US dollar could have further implications for the Australian currency. Stay informed with expert insights and what to expect in the weeks ahead.
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EU launches antitrust probe into Meta over WhatsApp AI policy
EU probes Meta’s WhatsApp AI chatbot policy for potential antitrust violations affecting third-party developers and competition.
EU probes Meta’s WhatsApp AI chatbot policy for potential antitrust violations affecting third-party developers and competition.
The European Commission has opened an antitrust investigation into Meta over WhatsApp’s new AI chatbot policy. The inquiry examines whether the policy restricts third-party AI developers from accessing WhatsApp’s business tools, potentially breaching EU competition rules.
Meta updated its terms, effective January 2026, which have already barred new AI providers since October 15. The rules prohibit AI developers from using WhatsApp as their primary service, affecting a number of AI companies looking to integrate with the platform.
The EU’s competition commissioner is considering interim measures to ensure fair competition. If Meta is found in violation, it could face fines of up to 10% of its global annual revenue.
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