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Mary Earps
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Mary Earps’ complicated coming out story is a timely LGBTQ reminder for football

The Lionesses legend has spoken publicly for the first time about her love for her girlfriend; in her autobiography ‘All In’, Earps mentions moments of paranoia and parental disapproval; while the women’s game is very LGBTQ-friendly, it cannot afford to be complacent on education…

By Jon Holmes, 1 week08/11/2025 ago
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Celebrating Black History Month – An LGBTQ Football XI of Power and Pride

In October, the UK and Ireland are among the countries marking Black History Month; the BHM 2025 theme in Britain is “Standing Firm in Power and Pride”; in appreciation of those providing representation in the game, Sports Media LGBT+ and Football v Homophobia present a team of history-making Black LGBTQ players…

By Jon Holmes, 3 weeks29/10/2025 ago
Callum Hodge
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Gay footballer talks tactics for coming out and thanks his teammates on FvH Podcast

He’s a goal machine for his local team, but that’s not the only reason why Callum Hodge stands out in the grassroots game; on Coming Out Day, he shares his story of being a footballer who’s out as gay in a county league and passes on advice in a new FvH Podcast episode…

By Jon Holmes, 1 month11/10/2025 ago
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Bi Visibility Day: LGBTQ fan groups welcome everyone, says Proud Sky Blues’ Lewis Wale

Coventry City’s LGBTQ+ and allies fan group, Proud Sky Blues, is celebrating its second anniversary; founder Lewis Wale talks to FvH about the journey so far and the importance of Bi Visibility Day on September 23…

By Jon Holmes, 2 months23/09/2025 ago
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‘We refuse to move!’ – LGBTQ resilience celebrated at Football Pride 2025 in Leicester

Spirit of defiance radiates at third annual summer event from Football v Homophobia; LGBTQ fan groups, EDI professionals, academics and personalities unite for a day of queer culture and conversations in the game…

By Jon Holmes, 2 months02/09/2025 ago
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Trailblazing gay player Josh Cavallo to speak at Football Pride in Leicester on Friday

Australian’s first public speaking engagement since his summer switch to U.K.; 25-year-old made history as the only active out gay male footballer in a top-tier league; tickets just £20 for Friday’s event at The Y Theatre, with packed programme of culture, comedy and conversation…

By Jon Holmes, 3 months27/08/2025 ago
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Rainbow Laces fading, but data shows LGBTQ people in football have real concerns

The Premier League will substitute Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces for a new campaign next season; clubs’ workforce diversity reports suggest size of LGBTQ community in the game, as growth of fan groups continues; new statistics highlight rise in homophobia and transphobia…

By Jon Holmes, 3 months11/08/2025 ago
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‘Football Pride is so needed’: Lars Fellows from ‘I Kissed a Boy’ excited for LGBTQ event in Leicester

Fresh from his appearance on the BBC’s gay dating reality TV show, Lars Fellows will be a special guest speaker at Football Pride, the summer get-together event from Football v Homophobia; it’s being held in Leicester on Friday 29 August and tickets are on sale now…

By Jon Holmes, 3 months07/08/2025 ago
Natalie Washington
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Trans footballer and campaigner Natalie Washington wins EGLSF Advocacy Award at EuroGames

Football v Transphobia campaign lead honoured by LGBTQ sports federation at Lyon 2025; Washington had been with her club Rushmoor Community FC for 10 years, while voluntarily delivering training and consultation on trans inclusion; Andrej Pisl of Out in Slovenija also selected for an Advocacy Award…

By Jon Holmes, 4 months28/07/2025 ago
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Football Pride 2025 coming to Leicester on 29 August, uniting LGBTQ people in the game

Football v Homophobia’s annual summer event returns on Friday 29 August 2025, the day before Leicester Pride; The Y Theatre in Leicester city centre will provide a welcoming venue space – TICKETS ON SALE NOW!…

By Jon Holmes, 4 months08/07/2025 ago

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