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Antoine Griezmann Says Gay Players Are Afraid to Come Out, Offers Support

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Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann has said he understands why gay football players are afraid to come out, but he would support those who did.

The France international made the comments during the international break, in an interview with El Pais (h/t MailOnline's Jonny Singer):

"Players do not come out of the closet because they are afraid. We have to appear hard and strong but we are afraid of what people will say about us. Of course, I have nothing against anyone, I respect everybody.

"I think I would [come out as gay].