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Football v Homophobia

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93% of LGBTQ people want tougher action against homophobia in football, new survey shows

Research by Out and Out Football shows 75% of survey respondents say they have experienced or heard anti-LGBTQ+ abuse when watching men’s football; survey of LGBTQ+ supporters released as Football v Homophobia’s annual Month of Action gets underway…

By Jon Holmes, 10 months02/02/2025 ago
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Champions assemble! Clubs urged to share Football v Homophobia message in February

Expert speakers deliver campaign rallying cry at #FvH2025 Month of Action launch event held at Bolton Wanderers FC; more than 100 clubs and leagues, including at least 20 in professional game, have signed up in support so far…

By Jon Holmes, 10 months30/01/2025 ago
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Football v Homophobia to launch Month of Action at Bolton Wanderers FC

Event to mark start of anti-discrimination campaign’s annual activation period will be held at Toughsheet Community Stadium on Wednesday 29 January; clubs, leagues and County FAs signing up as FvH Champions and designating matchdays and events to #FvH2025 – see list here…

By Jon Holmes, 10 months23/01/2025 ago
Football v Homophobia Awards 2024
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Coventry City, Leeds United and Leicester City land on Football v Homophobia Awards 2025 shortlists

Previous winners Leicester in Pro Game category contention again as FvH Awards 2025 shortlists released; LGBTQ+ fan groups of Rangers, Sheffield United and QPR up for Supporters prize; tickets on sale now for gala ceremony in Glasgow on night of Friday 7 March…

By Jon Holmes, 10 months21/01/2025 ago
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Deadline extended! Nominate for Football v Homophobia Awards 2025, celebrating LGBTQ+ inclusion in the game

Outstanding achievers to be recognised at sixth annual edition of FvH Awards; nominations window now CLOSED; gala ceremony in Glasgow on 7 March…

By Jon Holmes, 11 months03/01/2025 ago
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‘Alarming’ rise in reports of homophobia in grassroots football highlighted by FvH campaign

Football v Homophobia issues statement following publication of FA’s Annual Grassroots Disciplinary Review; statistics show ‘alarming’ increase of nearly 20% in allegations of discrimination relating to sexual orientation in 2023/24; FvH’s annual Month of Action will be held in February 2025…

By Jon Holmes, 11 months19/12/2024 ago
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Premier League ‘dropped ball’ on Rainbow Laces, LGBTQ fan leader tells FvH Podcast

Pride in Football co-chair Rishi Madlani says he feels PL’s 2024 campaign activation lacked preparation and education; Madlani joins guests from LGBTQ fan groups Proud & Palace and Rainbow Devils on new episode of Football v Homophobia Podcast; listen now on Apple, Spotify etc…

By Jon Holmes, 12 months13/12/2024 ago
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Thousands signing statement of support for ongoing inclusion of trans women in women’s football

Clubs and leagues within the women’s football community endorsing statement; English FA’s trans inclusion policy has been in operation for more than 10 years; statement co-ordinated by Football v Homophobia, which says: “Join us now in calling on the FA to keep trans women playing…

By Jon Holmes, 12 months28/11/2024 ago
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Short hair, who cares? Footballers discuss misgendering and Rainbow Laces in women’s game on FvH Podcast

FA Women’s National League players Caz Simone and Valentine Pursey are guests on new episode; Billericay Town’s Pursey recently reported incident of on-field anti-LGBTQ abuse; Huddersfield’s Simone is an influencer and activist; listen to the chat on the podcast now!

By Jon Holmes, 1 year14/11/2024 ago
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Collin Martin says ‘a ton of gay fans’ will visit Pride Houses at 2026 FIFA World Cup

North Carolina FC midfielder Collin Martin chats on a new episode of the Football v Homophobia Podcast.

By Jon Holmes, 1 year25/10/2024 ago

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