West Brom’s LGBTQ+ fan group Proud Baggies launches inclusive football team

Proud Baggies FC will provide more opportunities for LGBTQ+ people and allies in the West Midlands to play competitive football; initiative, announced during annual Rainbow Laces activation, is being backed by the Championship club; fan group founder Piero Zizzi says it is the realisation of a long-held ambition…

Stonewall FC’s iconic Unity kit available to unlock in FIFA 22 for Rainbow Laces

It’s one of our favourite-ever football kits – and now you can get it in FIFA 22! Stonewall FC’s camo-design Unity kit in trans Pride flag colours has dropped on FIFA Ultimate Team in support of the Rainbow Laces campaign – and if you want the real thing to wear, it’s back on sale from the club’s online shop…

‘I came out as bi in dancesport, in my 40s – the relief was overwhelming!’

Dance has been Trudi Clark’s passion since childhood and she founded her own company – Mirrors Dance – when she was 30. But she never felt entirely comfortable being her true self within the world of dancesport. Then, at the age of 44, she took a big step towards authenticity – it changed her life. She shares her story with us for Rainbow Laces…

Rainbow Laces 2021: Play your part as LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport campaign returns

Since the campaign began back in 2013, Rainbow Laces has started countless conversations in football, rugby and many other sports. As it returns for its annual activation from November 25 to December 12, athletes, coaches, officials and fans everywhere are being urged to lift their voices, share their stories, and inspire others…