Football v Homophobia gets Rainbow Ball boost from EFL and PUMA
EFL announces second annual activation of Rainbow Ball in association with PUMA with funding donation for Football v Homophobia; FVH to benefit from goals scored in Championship, League One and League Two matches between 6 and 17 February; FvH’s Lou Englefield praises enthusiasm of EFL clubs and their fan groups, with many signing up as #FvH2025 Champions in Month of Action…
Football v Homophobia will be the beneficiaries of this season’s Rainbow Ball activation in the EFL.
Alongside official match ball partners PUMA, the League has announced the second annual edition of its inclusion initiative which is taking place in the FvH Month of Action and LGBT+ History Month.
The EFL and its 72 clubs will make a stand together against homophobia, with players and supporters helping to amplify the strong anti-discrimination message, demonstrating ongoing support of the LGBTQ+ community.
PUMA has again pledged to donate money for every goal scored with the Rainbow Ball across the Championship, League One and League Two fixtures from 6 to 17 February.
See Calendar of #FvH2025 events and designated matches here
Lou Englefield, FvH campaign director, said: “Since 2010, Football v Homophobia has been providing education and resources at all levels of the game, alongside events and activities that help to make LGBTQ+ people feel more welcome and safe in the sport.
“The enthusiasm that EFL clubs and their fan groups generate around the Rainbow Ball sends out a strong message against discrimination and for inclusion in football.
“We’re grateful to PUMA for its pledge and to the EFL for their strong support for #FvH2025.”
A host of EFL clubs have already registered to be FvH Champions this year, underlining their commitment to creating welcoming and safe football environments that are inclusive of LGBTQ+ people.
To sign up as a club, fan group or other football organisation, follow the links from the FvH homepage.
For more information about the Rainbow Ball, visit the EFL website.
Visit www.footballvhomophobia.com for more information on how you can get involved in the Month of Action in February.
Check out our archive of related content, including episodes of the FvH Podcast.
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