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Euro 2012: Italy striker Antonio Cassano apologises about homosexual comment
ITALY forward Antonio Cassano has apologised after controversially saying he hoped there were no homosexuals in his team.
Cassano said: “I sincerely regret that my statements have sparked controversy and protest from gay rights groups.
“Homophobia is a sentiment that is not mine.
“I did not want to offend anyone and I can not question the sexual freedom of other people.”
Cassano’s original remarks came after reports claimed there were two homosexual players in Italy’s squad.
He said: “If I say what I think…I hope there are none.”