The convenient LGBTQ allyship of Jordan Henderson
Jordan Henderson leaves behind his vocal LGBTQ+ allyship after moving to Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia, raising questions about the genuineness of his support.
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Arsenal champions LGBTQ+ rights during Pride Month
Arsenal embraces diversity and inclusion as the club passionately supports Pride Month, working continuously to create a welcoming environment for all.
Arsenal ban 31 abusive supporters
Arsenal takes a firm stand against abusive and discriminatory behaviour, handing three-year bans to 31 members and season ticket holders.
Leah Williamson: We’re trying to have a positive impact on society
England women’s football captain, Leah Williamson, has said her squad will stand for inclusivity, highlighting the importance of “standing in solidarity” with those facing discrimination.
Germany consider legal action over FIFA OneLove armband ban
The German Football Association (DFB) are considering taking legal action against FIFA after the sport’s governing body banned teams from wearing a OneLove captain’s armband.
UEFA forced into LGBTQ+ rainbow armband climbdown
UEFA have been forced to close down an investigation into Manuel Neuer’s rainbow armband after it was decided the rainbow is not political but a symbol for diversity.
Arsenal campaign to Stop Online Abuse
Arsenal have thrown their weight behind a campaign to try and tackle the issue of online abuse that targets and harms so many people.
Argentina welcomes first transgender player
Argentina’s Villa San Carlos handed Mara Gomez her debut on 7 December, making her the first transgender woman to play for a top flight women’s team in the country.
An open letter from LGBTQ+ people and allies in football
A collective of LGBT+ people and allies with roles in football and across sport have come together to sign an open letter, explaining why this ongoing media coverage is not helping to make the game more inclusive.
Justin Fashanu finally inducted into Football Hall of Fame
Justin Fashanu was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday as a trailblazer in the game as the first £1m black player and the first professional footballer to come out as gay, a decision that was to cost him his life.
Racism, homophobia and hatred driving fans away even at Arsenal
A 3-1 win and, hopefully, the start of a new era at Arsenal, but for one long-time supporter, the evening left her “with a sick feeling in my stomach and an overwhelming sense of disillusionment with attending live football.”
Megan Rapinoe attends Arsenal game, criticises Donld Trump’s racism
Megan Rapinoe was at Arsenal’s game against Fiorentina on Saturday night and she took some time out to pose with fellow social justice warrior, Hector Bellerin, before speaking about Donald Trump’s latest racist episode.
Pride in London: GayGooners have float in Pride parade, Gunnersaurus to appear
Six years after leaping over a Pride barrier to march with the UK’s first LGBT+ football fan group, an Arsenal season-ticket holder is organising the club’s biggest-ever Pride appearance.
Mertesacker: It could be a sign football isn’t ready for homosexuality
Per Mertesacker thinks football may not be ready, still, for ‘homosexuality’, and I have to say his assessment is probably right on the money.
How do we fight homophobia in football?
A recent report from the Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee has further highlighted the problem of homophobia in sport and has made suggestions on how governing bodies can take a zero tolerance approach.
Why isn’t the men’s game as progressive? Homosexuality in women’s football
Prior to England Women winning the Cricket World Cup, England footballer Carly Telford was interviewed by the BBC and wished her cricket-playing partner good luck.
Arsenal star proud to use ‘platform to speak up’ for LGBTQ community
While men’s football still might not be able to cope with the thought of a gay player, women’s football has been a lot more tolerant…
Per Mertesacker: It could be a sign football isn’t ready for homosexuality
Per Mertesacker thinks football may not be ready, still, for ‘homosexuality’, and I have to say his assessment is probably right on the money.
Arsenal remind us why we love Hector Bellerin
Unlike many footballers, Hector Bellerin has never shied away from talking about the larger, more important issues at play in the world today and on Monday night Arsenal reminded us of why he thinks it’s important footballers use their platform to exact change.
German FA make moves to help transgender fans
The German FA recently took the step of introducing unisex toilets to help ease the struggles of transgender people at their games.