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Jake Daniels the first openly gay U.K. professional Footballer since 1990

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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.”

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Jake Daniels of Blackpool shakes hands with Ronnie Edwards #2 of Peterborough United after the game in Peterborough, United Kingdom on May 7, 2022.

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.”

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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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Trump urges Putin to halt Kyiv attacks after casualties

Trump urges Putin to cease attacks on Ukraine following deadly missile strike on Kyiv, killing 12 and injuring 90.

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Trump urges Putin to cease attacks on Ukraine following deadly missile strike on Kyiv, killing 12 and injuring 90.

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A missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed 12 and injured 90, prompting Trump to urge Putin for a peace deal amid escalating tensions.

Ukraine seeks an unconditional cease-fire, but ongoing strikes and unacceptable Russian conditions raise concerns over future peace negotiations.

In a recent missile and drone attack on Kyiv, 12 individuals were killed and 90 injured, marking the most severe air assault this year.

U.S. President Trump responded by urging Russian President Putin to halt attacks and pursue a peace agreement. He expressed concern over the loss of life, highlighting that 5,000 soldiers perish weekly.

The attack involved over 200 missiles and drones and targeted critical Ukrainian industries. Trump’s frustration has increased as peace talks stagnate, with him also critiquing Ukrainian President Zelensky for dismissing a peace proposal that would legally recognise Russian control over Crimea.

Peace deadline

Despite Trump’s previous reluctance to criticise Putin, the attack shifted his stance. He has signaled a deadline for both Russia and Ukraine to reach a peace deal while the U.S. contemplates the extent of its involvement in negotiations.

Ukraine seeks an unconditional cease-fire, but Russia’s conditions remain unacceptable to Kyiv. A recent U.S. proposal would allow Russia to retain substantial territory and would limit Ukraine’s NATO aspirations.

Zelensky accused Russian forces of terrorism, attacking civilian areas and inciting widespread destruction, while Trump acknowledged the challenges of restoring Crimea to Ukraine.

The situation continues to escalate, with ongoing strikes on civilian infrastructure, drawing international attention and condemnation. As rescue workers clear debris from the latest attack, uncertainties remain about the future of peace talks and the safety of Ukrainian citizens.

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Trump targets migrant gangs with deportation crackdown

Trump advocates for strong immigration enforcement to restore law and order, warns against court-blocked deportations, and labels gangs as terrorist organizations.

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Trump advocates for strong immigration enforcement to restore law and order, warns against court-blocked deportations, and labels gangs as terrorist organizations.


Former President Donald Trump says his administration is committed to restoring law and order through aggressive immigration enforcement.

He warns that dangerous consequences could unfold if courts block mass deportations.

Trump has labelled several gangs, including Tren de Aragua, as foreign terrorist organisations, and is pushing for faster judicial cooperation.

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Trump considers slashing China tariffs by over 50%.

Trump considers significant tariff cuts on Chinese imports to ease tensions; negotiations continue as China remains firm.

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Trump considers significant tariff cuts on Chinese imports to ease tensions; negotiations continue as China remains firm.


In a major policy shift, President Trump is exploring a significant cut to tariffs on Chinese imports — a move that could ease tensions between the two superpowers.
Talks are ongoing, and the White House suggests a new tiered approach. China, while open to negotiations, remains firm that it won’t engage under threats.

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