FvH responds to the Football Association’s 2025/26 season Annual Grassroots Behaviour and Discipline Report For the fourth consecutive year, the report shows a rise in serious case allegations related to sexual orientation There are now more charges and more proven charges for homophobia than for any other type of discrimination at this level FvH believes more training and investment is …
46% rise in reports of homophobia to Kick It Out – an FvH response
FvH responds to Kick It Out’s end-of-season reporting statistics for 2025/26… 46% rise in reports of homophobia… increase in discriminatory mass chanting… As many transphobic chants as in last 5 seasons combined… 90% increase in reports of homophobia in youth football… Football v Homophobia director Lou Englefield says: The Football v Homophobia campaign notes the 25% rise in reports of …
Football Pride panellists praise documentary about lost gay player
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 A limited U.K. …
‘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 …