Football v Homophobia

Why are LGBTQ fans having to untangle Rainbow Laces?

In the history of the Rainbow Laces campaign, LGBTQ supporters groups have been pivotal - think of Proud Hornets’ huge rainbow mosaic at Watford, fans getting to chat with first-team players, and clubs and community trusts sharing the storie…

Rainbow Laces 'real talk' in women’s football, with Caz Simone and Valentine Pursey

It's a huge weekend in the Women's Super League and Championship, with bumper crowds expected on a round of fixtures all being played at the clubs' main stadiums - from Goodison Park to the Amex, from St James' Park to The Valley, a lot of e…

Collin Martin on love, art and 6 years as an out gay footballer

Collin Martin has hit two USL milestones this season - 150 games and more than 10,000 minutes played. In his own words, he's a "steady" midfield performer... yet the path he took was very uncertain back in 2018 when he came out publicly as g…

Goals, good vibes and gay well-being in football, with Andy Brennan

With an impressive Australia Cup run, top spot in the final league table and state silverware to boot, it's been a season to remember for South Melbourne FC. Winger Andy Brennan has been a key man in the club&#…

LGBTQ+ at Euro 2024: How much Pride and passion will we see?

A host nation for a major men's football tournament that doesn't have anti-gay laws? Welcome to Germany for the UEFA European Championship! For LGBTQ+ fans and allies, this tournament is a refreshing change…

What should gay footballers know about coming out? With Zander Murray

A project in Germany called “Sports Free” has suggested gay and bi professional footballers in the men’s game should consider coming out as a group. The date of May 17 - which is IDAHOBIT, the International Day Against Hom…

Blair Hamilton and Natalie Washington on being accepted and how to report abuse in Football v Transphobia Week of Action

There haven't been many stories shared by transgender footballers in the UK, which makes Blair Hamilton and Natalie Washington two trailblazers in the sport. Blair is a goalkeeper for Saltdean United Women. She pla…

Reviewing the Rylan documentary and how being gay and bi in men's football is framed, with Matt Morton and Jahmal Howlett-Mundle

'Rylan: Football, Homophobia and Me' is the latest TV documentary to explore the experience of being LGBTQ+ in the game. Produced by Buzz 16 for TNT Sports, it has a different feel to similar films, given a very personal touc…

'Officially' gay! Referees Dan McFarlane and Mikey Connor on coming out in football and LGBTQ+ mental health

It can feel like the toughest decision you'll ever make - but being true to yourself, your teammates, coaches and colleagues is the winning feeling that every LGBTQ+ person in football deserves. On this episode of …

Why was Football Pride so special for LGBTQ lovers of the game? With Lez Be United FC’s Sabah Ahmad and Out & Out Football’s Adam Haworth

In Manchester on Pride weekend, the Football v Homophobia campaign revived a big get-together for the LGBTQ+ community in the game - an event that had previously been held online during the pandemic summer of 2020. This ti…