Italy striker Antonio Cassano apologizes for apparent homophobic comments . Despite gay sportsmen making public their sexuality in other sports , there are no high-profile gay footballers in Europe 's major leagues . Cassano quoted as saying : `` I hope there are n't any queers in the national team . '' Comments sparked outrage amongst gay rights groups . Score: 6 I did n't want to offend anyone . ''
Italy striker Antonio Cassano apologizes for apparent homophobic comments . Cassano quoted as saying : `` I hope there are n't any queers in the national team . '' Comments sparked outrage amongst gay rights groups . Score: 6 I did n't want to offend anyone . ''