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During a press conference when asked if there were any representatives of sexual minorities in the team, the AC Milan player replied: "The coach warned not to ask that. If I were to say what I think... I hope there aren't."
However, the Italian later had to publicly apologize for such a statement: "I sincerely regret that my words caused anger among gay rights activists. Homophobia is foreign to me."
He added: "I didn't mean to offend anyone. I have no right to question people's sexual orientation - I just wanted to say that it's not a problem for me, I respect all choices."
Cassano appeared in the starting lineup in the first match of the European Championship against Spain.
