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Watch FOOTBALL PLAYERS REACTIONS TO IKER CASILLAS AND PUYOL GAY ANNOUNCEMENT: In recent weeks, Iker Casillas and Puyol have been making headlines around the world by announcing they are gay. A huge step forward for the LGBTQ+ community, the news had captured the attention of many football players with some of them making their opinions public. We have a look into what players have been saying about Iker Casillas and Puyol’s coming out.
Atletico Madrid’s manager, Diego Simeone, was among the first ones to react to the news with supportive words. “ Acceptance is key to overcome any problem,” said Simeone in a press conference after his team won 8-2 against Albacete. “ Iker and Puyol were two icons for Spanish football, and so is the idea of inclusion and acceptance that their announcement had spread. I’m an incredibly proud of them,” concluded Simeone.
Fernando Torres, Iker’s teammate while they both played for the Spanish National Team, was deeply moved too. “ Iker was always a leader. The way he announced his sexuality proudly and without fear is a source of inspiration for everyone,” Fernando wrote on a press release dedicated to his former teammate. “I am very happy to witness a man like him making a step forward for the entire LGBTQ+ community,” he added.
Neymar Jr, the world-renown player that currently plays forPSG,also made it public that he fully supports the decisions of both Iker Casillas and Puyol. “ I am proud of both of them. They have decided to be brave and reveal their truths, and I genuinely think of it as an example of courage and strength,” Neymar said in a press conference before an important Champions League match.
In fact, many other football stars also shared their opinions in a very positive light. Jordi Alba, a close friend of Puyol’s, used his social media accounts to congratulate him with warm words. “ Even though Puyol already retired, he will still be an inspiration for many generations. Proud of him coming out with such strength,” was posted on Jordi Alba’s Instagram account.
Overall, the biggest message that emphazised the reaction of every single football players to Iker Casillas and Puyol coming out was clear: Inclusion and acceptance must be our path as a society. A highly visible step forward for the LGBTQ+ community, the news of these two figures made a big impact among the football world. Certainly, more of this type of initiatives will keep pushing us towards a more equal and inclusive future. Watch FOOTBALL PLAYERS REACTIONS TO IKER CASILLAS AND POYUL GAY ANNOUNCEMENT:
