Football Pride to return at Manchester Pride, celebrating LGBTQ+ people and culture in the game

Football v Homophobia will host Football Pride symposium at Manchester Metropolitan University on Friday 25 August, followed by a party event, and there’s a Manchester Pride parade opportunity on the Saturday; Zander Murray and Mikey Connor among guest speakers; REGISTER TO ATTEND NOW!

‘I hope I’m breaking down barriers’: Poletti on their path to Pride, for Non-Binary People’s Day

Having announced their name change earlier this month, Australian sports journalist Poletti blogs for Sports Media LGBT+ about their self-discovery and the value of visibility; “I want the journey for the next non-binary person to come along in media to be easy than mine was,” they say…

‘I’m proud to support Allies United!’: Conor Coady backs new initiative from Football v Homophobia and Just Eat

England defender lends his support to first-of-its-kind programme that will deliver free inclusion workshops to clubs outside the pro game; “this will help build a version of football that is accessible to all,” says Coady; sign up at footballvhomophobia.com/alliesunited

The ‘togetherness’ of TRUK United FC – player and photographer Lucy Copsey reflects on memorable Trans Day of Visibility matches

Images from the double-header of games at Dulwich Hamlet FC have gone viral, bringing TRUK United FC to the attention of many more people around the world; Lucy Copsey, who was behind the camera after turning out for TRUK’s women’s team, talks us through her journey with the club and the joy conveyed within her match photography…

‘A dream come true!’: Emmerdale’s Ash Palmisciano joins Football v Transphobia podcast to discuss TRUK United match

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…

‘Let trans and non-binary people know they’re welcome’ – Football v Transphobia’s Week of Action

FvT 2023 is celebrating trans and non-binary people in football and inspiring allies to be active; footballers Natalie Washington, Charlotte Galloway and Tash Oakes-Monger – panellists at the launch event in Cardiff – are on hand to help you create space and guide you towards your ultimate goal…

‘Football’s for everyone – this is our world!’: Proud Lilywhites among winners on uplifting Football v Homophobia Awards night

Tottenham’s LGBTQ+ and allies fans group makes powerful statement after success in Supporters’ Group category at fourth annual FvH Awards, held at National Football Museum in Manchester; Sheffield United, Jake Daniels, Lloyd Wilson and Daily Mirror reporter Jacob Leeks also winners on the night…

‘Football has helped me so much’ – Parker Dunn Q&A for Trans Awareness Week

“Having people in the game who you can talk to makes you feel like you’re not in it alone” – that’s why Parker joined the LGBTQ+ Professionals in Football Collective; he talks with us to mark Trans Awareness Week, which concludes this weekend – it’s followed by Transgender Day of Remembrance…

‘You’ll see one big happy family’ – TRUK United FC’s Abi Cornell on history-making match at Dulwich Hamlet

On Trans Day of Visibility on Thursday, a landmark football friendly will be held at Dulwich Hamlet FC’s Champion Hill ground (kick-off 7.30pm). Defender Abi Cornell tells Sports Media LGBT+ why it’s a ‘dream’ to play in the game and how LGBTQ+ people and allies can show support…

‘Freedom’ to be a fan who’s trans – Arthur Webber on Arsenal’s community welcome

Having accepted an invite to attend an Arsenal game and be part of their LGBTQ+ inclusion initiative, Arthur Webber – Twitter’s @BernieTranders – saw for himself how true support goes both ways between a club and its fans, as he told QueerAF in the Football v Transphobia campaign’s Week of Action…