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Zander Murray – one of only five ‘out’ LGBTQ+ professional footballers in the world – to co-host Leicester Pride 2024

Graham Robson March 27, 2024

Leicester Pride has announced that Zander Murray – one of only five ‘out’ LGBTQ+ professional footballers in the world – has been ‘signed’ to co-host Leicester Pride, as it makes its colourful return to the city on August 31. Zander will co-host the main stage at Leicester Pride 2024 – which celebrated its 15th anniversary […]

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Sport

Gay footballer Josh Cavallo proposes to his boyfriend at Adelaide United’s Coopers Stadium

Graham Robson March 13, 2024

Gay footballer Josh Cavallo, who became the world’s only top-flight openly gay male professional player when he came out in 2021, has said “it felt right to share this special moment on the pitch”, after he proposed to his boyfriend at Adelaide United‘s Coopers Stadium. The Australian midfielder, 24, said the club had provided “a safe […]

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LGBTQ+ News

Rylan reveals his skull was fractured during homophobic attack in new documentary, ‘Rylan: Homophobia, Football and Me’

Graham Robson February 14, 2024

Rylan revealed his skull was fractured in a homophobic attack in his documentary Rylan: Homophobia, Football and Me, which explores football as an LGBTQ+ fan. Looking back on his own life experiences, Rylan remembered waking up in the back of an ambulance after he was attacked. During the documentary, Rylan, who visited a playground where […]

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Coventry and West Midlands

Introducing Proud Baggies FC: a new LGBTQ+ football team in the West Midlands

Catherine Muxworthy December 5, 2023

A new competitive LGBTQ+ football team, Proud Baggies FC – “dedicated to promoting inclusivity and diversity within the sport” – has been announced in collaboration with West Bromwich Albion, Sandwell Council, and the Albion Foundation. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in fostering a welcoming platform for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies to engage in competitive football […]

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Sport

Stonewall FC wins Historic GOLD at Guadalajara Gay Games 2023

Graham Robson December 5, 2023

Stonewall FC embarked on an exceptional challenge in Latin America, travelling to Guadalajara, Mexico in November for the Guadalajara Gay Games 2023. Their goal? To win a fifth Gay Games title and become the first team in the world to win the Football 11’s gold for a fifth time.  With temperatures upwards of 30 degrees […]

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LGBTQ+ News

Young Albion fan’s colourful support for Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign

Graham Robson November 30, 2023

Jason Steele, Norman Cook and Bart Verbruggen model Livs Cook’s designs Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation (BHAFC Foundation) recently launched a competition inviting local kids to send in their most colourful, inclusive, and supportive shirt designs to promote Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign and show support to the LGBTQ+ community. The competition winner received two tickets […]

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Sport

Brighton & Hove Labour propose to bring women’s football home to Brighton & Hove

Graham Robson October 16, 2023

Lead Pic: Leader of Brighton & Hove Council and Labour Group, Bella Sankey Brighton & Hove’s Labour administration is wanting to work with Brighton & Hove Albion to find a home within the city’s boundaries for a purpose-built women’s football stadium. The Albion’s top-flight women’s team currently play their games over 20 miles away from […]

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Sport

Celebrating Brighton & Hove Albion’s historic journey into Europe

Graham Robson August 31, 2023

To celebrate Brighton & Hove Albion’s promotion to the UEFA Europa League, blue and white bunting and lamp post banners will soon adorn the city streets and, on match days, iconic buildings including the historic Royal Pavilion, will take on a blue and white glow to celebrate the home team’s success.

Businesses and residents are also being encouraged to help ‘dress’ the city in a sea of blue and white to celebrate Brighton & Hove Albion’s UEFA Europa League debut.

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Sport

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

Graham Robson July 15, 2023

Football Pride – an event from Football v Homophobia that lifts up LGBTQ+ voices across the game – is returning at Manchester Pride in August to bring together LGBTQ+ communities within the world’s most popular sport to party, participate and protest.

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