Tag: LGBTQ+

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Jordan Henderson of Liverpool wears a rainbow captains armband as clubs show their support to the Stonewall Rainbow Laces campaign during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield on November 27, 2021 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

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.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: A rainbow flag is seen as clubs show support for the Stonewall Rainbow Laces campaign during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on November 27, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month

Arsenal Football Club are celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month in February. The club will mark the event officially at two fixtures, the FA Women’s Continental Tyres League Cup semi-final against Manchester City and the Premier League home game against Brentford.
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Arsenal fan banned for homophobic abuse as 2 more ejected

An Arsenal fan has been given a three-year banning order after being found guilty of homophobic abuse when Arsenal played Brighton at the Amex in October, 2021 while another two were ejected at the weekend for similar offences.
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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.
Apr 1981: Portrait of Justin Fashanu of Norwich City.

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.
Supporters stand in front of a giant screen displaying a rainbow flag to pay tribute to the victims of the shooting of Orlando, in a fan zone in Paris during the Euro 2016 football tournament on June 13, 2016. / AFP / Thomas SAMSON (Photo credit should read THOMAS SAMSON/AFP/Getty Images)

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.

Homosexuality in women’s football: Why isn’t the men’s game as progressive?

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.