The Northern U.K. premiere screening of “The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel” drew more than 100 guests to Football v Homophobia’s annual Football Pride event in Leeds, sponsored by the Premier League LGBTQ football pioneer Joanie Evans, Stephen Wignal (Marching Out Together) and Baz Sido (Yorkshire Terriers FC) expect the film to have a great impact… New …
‘Football Pride’ special event in Leeds on 18 July
‘The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel’ will be screened with a Q&A at Hyde Park Picture House in Leeds on Saturday 18 July, 2026 (1.15pm) Special ‘Football Pride’ event on Leeds Pride weekend organised by Football v Homophobia and Leeds Queer Film Festival Tickets on sale now… An extraordinary documentary film about a lost gay footballer is set …
Ouissem Belgacem on the FvH Podcast
Sharing his story of struggle as a gay, Muslim footballer made Ouissem Belgacem a household name in France Today, he continues to write books, create documentary films and deliver education, and he’s the guest on the latest episode of the Football v Homophobia Podcast… Former academy footballer Ouissem Belgacem says more education is needed to counter the damaging emotions …
Dr Nas on ‘Pride and the 2026 World Cup’ FvH Podcast
Dr Nas. Mohamed, the first person from Qatar to come out publicly as LGBTQ, is fronting a new campaign for the 2026 World Cup He’s been speaking on a special Pride episode of the Football v Homophobia Podcast The Qatari-American physician says it’s an opportunity to “witness and be witnessed” through the unique opportunity that the tournament presents… …
FvH supports new guide about LGBTQ inclusive football teams
‘The Pride Playbook’ has been launched by Millwall FC, their LGBTQ+-inclusive team, Millwall Romans, and PR agency The Romans The guidance, supported by organisations and individuals including Football v Homophobia and out gay player Zander Murray, is designed to help professional clubs support inclusive football teams in their local area… Professional football clubs are being encouraged to take a fresh …
On the World Cup, homophobia and transphobia, and creating space
May 17 is IDAHOBIT – the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia – and marks 25 days to go until the World Cup Anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination in and around the tournament is a major concern, and is being highlighted by FvH… By Jon Holmes One of the most eye-catching artefacts in the National Football Museum in Manchester …
Match officials invited to buy Ref Stop’s Rainbow Lanyard to support FvH
Lanyard with clip is worn on wrist, and whistle can be attached Costs just £3.79, with 100% of sale proceeds going to FvH Referees and match officials are being encouraged to buy a special Ref Stop Rainbow Lanyard and support the Football v Homophobia campaign. Many football officials have already snapped up the lanyard, which is worn on the …
Watch powerful ‘Let The Dolls Play’ poem by Sarah McCreadie
Football v Transphobia campaign’s annual Week of Action concludes with spoken word video project collaboration poet Sarah McCreadie’s powerful verse was created for Football Pride event and is now visualised for Trans Day of Visibility 2026… Acclaimed poet Sarah McCreadie hopes her new poem ‘Let The Dolls Play’ will help to change the narrative on trans women in women’s …
Trans women footballers share reality of FA bans in new report
New research commissioned by Pride Sports for Football v Transphobia Week of Action looks at effect of English and Scottish FAs’ policy changes Players cite loss of community, mental health struggles, ‘half-experiences’ of training and socialising, and erasure among costs of being excluded from affiliated women’s football Report asks leaders and authorities to engage in “meaningful consultation” with excluded players, …
FvT Week of Action returns – show your support
#FvT2026 is the eighth annual activation of the Football v Transphobia campaign, from March 25 to 31 Transphobic abuse reported to Kick It Out has doubled in each of the last three completed seasons Campaign encourages education on tackling discrimination, inviting clubs, leagues and fan groups to raise awareness of reporting, amplify trans+ voices, and talk about inclusion …