‘Football Twitter’ has been described as “a nightmare of noise” – and anti-LGBTQ+ abuse thrives amid its tit-for-tat exchanges; researcher Finbarr Toesland and broadcaster Sophie Nicolaou discuss the effects of the social media platform’s tribalism on a special Football v Homophobia Podcast episode for IDAHOBIT…
Over 40 out women were named in squads at World Cup 2019 – and there’s likely to be many more competing in Australia and New Zealand this summer; however, there’s barely been any acknowledgement in professional women’s football of Lesbian Visibility Week; reporter Beth Fisher and FvH’s Lou Englefield discuss the various reasons behind that in a new podcast episode – listen now!
Check out our updated list of websites, podcasts and other digital destinations around the world which provide sports news and content with an LGBT+ emphasis; find sports journalists and reporters from the community…
His character Matty Barton may have once scored a goal on TV, but it’s not always been an easy route in football for actor Ash Palmisciano; as he prepares to play in Europe’s first team of all trans men on Transgender Day of Visibility, he joins FvT campaign lead Natalie Washington – captain of TRUK United Women – for a chat about his love of the game…
Current holder of FvH Hero Award tells FvH Podcast how she used her own visibility to open up a conversation that went beyond just her school; Hayley Wood-Thompson is the captain of Cheshunt FC Women and a P.E. teacher in Hertfordshire; see full category shortlists for FvH Awards 2023 here…
“The more beacons we put out there, the better,” says 2022 FvH Cymru award winner Delwyn ‘Sheep’ Derrick; FC Bellevue founder encourages everyone doing LGBTQ+ inclusion work in the game to put themselves and others forward before 20 January deadline; listen to the new FvH Podcast to learn more about the FvH Awards…
Anger, annoyance, and the knowledge that a “nuanced” approach is needed – the reactions of gay supporters to the recent spate of homophobic chanting; listen to new episode now; Chelsea fan Jake Williamson and Pride of Irons co-founder Jim Dolan are guests alongside FC Bellevue’s Delwyn ‘Sheep’ Derrick, who gives an ally’s perspective…
A podcast all about the culture of being an LGBTQ+ soccer supporter, LGBT FC has been making strides since its launch back in June; host ‘LAFCLuke’ is part of the MLS club’s Pride Republic supporters group; in this blog, he tells the story behind the pod and why he’s so passionate about building community…
Birmingham 2022 left many memories but what matters most is harnessing the energy and excitement generated by the Commonwealth Games – and that includes for LGBTQ+ people. On the final episode of the Pride House Podcast series, four strong supporters of the project share their takeaways and hopes for the future…
Four-time Commonwealth Games champion encourages those attending Birmingham 2022 to pop in to Pride House; Daley stopped by with LGBTQ+ activists ahead of their memorable appearance at Opening Ceremony; “Pride House is for everyone!” Daley tells The Pride House Podcast – new episode out now!