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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, 10 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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Rainbow Laces 2024 activation confirmed for Women’s Super League and Championship

All fixtures in top two tiers of women’s professional football in England will celebrate Stonewall’s LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport campaign on weekend of 16 and 17 November; charity says campaign will then run into the first week of December 2024…

By Jon Holmes, 11 months06/11/2024 ago
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‘I was in a bubble’: Jake Daniels talks to Michael Gunning about being an out gay footballer

Blackpool striker Jake Daniels features in ‘Beneath the Surface’, a new short documentary film on Sky Sports YouTube channel…

By Jon Holmes, 11 months28/10/2024 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, 11 months25/10/2024 ago
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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
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43% of LGBTQ women and non-binary fans feel unsafe at football, says survey for new campaign

Research shows supporters who are LGBTQ are among groups who feel the most unsafe attending football matches; survey results announced to support launch of new ‘Kick Sexism Out’ campaign from Kick It Out…

By Jon Holmes, 1 year11/09/2024 ago
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‘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
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LGBTQ+ football fans get chance to play at Premier League stadium in charity match

Spectators encouraged to attend special game at Sheffield United’s Bramall Lane on Saturday 25 May, kick-off 12pm; fixture is in aid of Sheffield United Community Foundation’s Empower LGBT+ project…

By Jon Holmes, 1 year19/05/2024 ago

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