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Alfredo Arias Departs Junior After Two Titles, Cites Earthquake Impact

Alfredo Arias leaves Junior after two titles, expressing sadness and citing the earthquake's impact on the season.

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Alfredo Arias, the coach of the Colombian football club Junior, resigned from his position after leading the team to two consecutive championships. [1] Orlando Cruz, a 45-year-old former professional boxer known as 'El Fenómeno', stated on September 3, 2026, that he feels pride in his decision to come out as gay in 2012 while still active in the sport. [2] Arias claimed that the earthquake in the country caused a change in the calendar, making the start of the league season more difficult for the team. [3] In an interview with Win Sports, Arias stated that he was deeply saddened by his departure and the reaction to the team's performance. [4] Orlando Cruz recalled becoming the first active male professional boxer to publicly reveal his sexual orientation during an interview on September 3, 2026. [5] Orlando Cruz said in an interview with Primera Hora that his decision served as a model for many athletes who have since come out, receiving messages from people who feel identified with him. [6] The coach noted that the team played against strong opponents including Tolima, Millonarios, América, Once Caldas, and Santa Fe during the disrupted schedule. [7] Orlando Cruz mentioned the case of Jason Collins, the first openly gay NBA player, who died in May after a battle with stage 4 glioblastoma. [8]
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  1. Alfredo Arias, the coach of the Colombian football club Junior, resigned from his position after leading the team to two consecutive championships. · ELHERALDO.COColombia
  2. Orlando Cruz, a 45-year-old former professional boxer known as 'El Fenómeno', stated on September 3, 2026, that he feels pride in his decision to come out as gay in 2012 while still active in the sport. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  3. Arias claimed that the earthquake in the country caused a change in the calendar, making the start of the league season more difficult for the team. · ELHERALDO.COColombia
  4. In an interview with Win Sports, Arias stated that he was deeply saddened by his departure and the reaction to the team's performance. · ELHERALDO.COColombia
  5. Orlando Cruz recalled becoming the first active male professional boxer to publicly reveal his sexual orientation during an interview on September 3, 2026. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  6. Orlando Cruz said in an interview with Primera Hora that his decision served as a model for many athletes who have since come out, receiving messages from people who feel identified with him. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  7. The coach noted that the team played against strong opponents including Tolima, Millonarios, América, Once Caldas, and Santa Fe during the disrupted schedule. · ELHERALDO.COColombia
  8. Orlando Cruz mentioned the case of Jason Collins, the first openly gay NBA player, who died in May after a battle with stage 4 glioblastoma. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
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