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Andy Brennan says shame is ‘huge issue’ hurting gay and bi footballers
The South Melbourne FC winger, who came out as gay in 2019, is a guest on a new episode of the Football v Homophobia Podcast.
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43% of LGBTQ women and non-binary fans feel unsafe at football, says survey for new campaign
Research shows supporters who are LGBTQ are among groups who feel the most unsafe attending football matches; survey results announced to support launch of new ‘Kick Sexism Out’ campaign from Kick It Out…
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Olympian and LGBTQ sports club president win EGLSF Advocacy Awards at EuroGames
Otto Drakenberg, who competed at 1988 Olympics and is head of the Swedish Fencing Federation, has challenged Saudi Arabia’s growing influence; Sara Perez Garcia, president of Diversport Torremolinos, also recognised for her LGBTQ inclusion work; awards announced during EuroGames 2024 in Vienna…
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London’s first-ever LGBTQ+ sports festival welcomes all in Pride Month
Free tickets available for event on Sunday 16 June (10.30am to 6pm) at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre; opportunities to try out with around 20 different inclusive sports clubs from across the capital; “no previous experience necessary!” insists organiser David Lionetti…
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‘Homophobia nearly made me quit football’ – Ruaridh Donaldson on breaking the silence
Non-league footballer Ruaridh Donaldson found his allyship of the LGBT+ community crystallised after experiencing homophobia first-hand. Now he uses his voice to be a role model on the pitch and in the dressing room, as he tells Laura Howard…
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‘Euro 2024 is a rare tournament for us’ – England’s LGBTQ+ fans group on FvH Podcast Pride special
Three Lions Pride say they’ll be out in force at the European Championship in Germany; the last two men’s World Cups have been hosted by countries with anti-gay laws; the group’s co-founder Joe White joins the Football v Homophobia Podcast to preview the Euros through an LGBTQ+ lens…
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Pride Month: Communicating LGBT+ inclusion in sport
June is a time for celebration, reflection and protest for LGBT+ people. How can sports organisations best show their support? Access Pride resources here – updated for 2024 – and discover how Sports Media LGBT+ can help you…
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Zander Murray tells FvH Podcast media hype could put gay footballers ‘back in the closet’
The first player to come out publicly as gay while active in senior Scottish men’s football is the guest on a new episode of the Football v Homophobia Podcast; Zander Murray talks about ongoing interest around pro players coming out, and the positive impact he’s making in LGBTQ education…
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Tackling the problem of homophobia in the AFL – what is the solution?
LGBTQ people and allies who love Aussie Rules are again seeing headlines about anti-gay slurs in the sport; Clarkson, Finlayson, Powell… who will be next? And what should the AFL be doing, beyond handing down punishments?; Poletti puts league chiefs, players and the media under the microscope…
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Players at LGBTQ-inclusive Brockwell United ‘proud’ to wear new Mary Earps-inspired goalkeeper kit
Rhia says joining beginners-friendly club Brockwell United changed their life “for the better”, while Rosie feels the Swans epitomise all that’s good about the fast-growing football scene for women, non-binary and genderqueer people; the players talk to Sports Media LGBT+ as Brockwell unveil a vibrant new jersey…