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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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 11 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, 11 months14/11/2024 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, 12 months25/10/2024 ago
Andy Brennan
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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.

By Jon Holmes, 1 year20/09/2024 ago
Network News

‘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…

By Jon Holmes, 1 year12/06/2024 ago
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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…

By Jon Holmes, 1 year10/06/2024 ago
Zander Murray
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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…

By Jon Holmes, 1 year16/05/2024 ago

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