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Homophobia in sport?
More than four fifths of sport fans say they would be comfortable with their club signing a gay player, according to a survey carried out for BBC Radio 5 live.
An online poll of more than 4,000 people across England, Wales and Scotland conducted by research company ComRes found 82% of supporters say they would not have a problem with an openly gay player at their club.
Seven percent said they would not watch their team if they fielded a gay player.
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