Scotland's first brazenly homosexual skilled footballer Zander Murray says he had tears in his eyes after he acquired a message from Tom Daley after popping out.
The Gala Fairydean Rovers striker informed ITV's Lorraine that he is feeling himself for the primary time in his life, including that ladies's soccer is exemplary in the case of sexuality throughout the sport.
The participant's announcement adopted that of referees Craig Napier and Lloyd Wilson who got here out in June this yr.
He informed Lorraine Kelly: "He [Tom Daley] is an absolute icon like your self. He messaged me whereas I used to be on my approach again from soccer coaching in a automotive with 4 boys.
"I had tears in my eyes seeing his direct message, and I messaged him again.
"I stated 'look I'm in a automotive on the way in which again from soccer with 4 boys and I've received tears in my eyes and I do not even care'.
"He is been wonderful."
Zander has acquired assist from quite a few celebrities and athletes since making his information public a couple of weeks in the past.
In a tweet, the striker informed his 4.6K followers that his actions can be louder than his phrases, as he bids to stamp out hemophobia in males's soccer.
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