FvH calls for education as FA review shows another ‘alarming’ rise in reports of homophobia in grassroots football   The Football v Homophobia campaign acknowledges the Football Association’s newly-published Grassroots Disciplinary Review, which shows a near 20% increase in allegations of discrimination relating to sexual orientation. This alarming data covers matches played at Step 5 and below of the men’s …

Event to mark start of anti-discrimination campaign’s annual activation period will be held at Toughsheet Community Stadium on Wednesday 29 January; clubs, leagues and County FAs signing up as FvH Champions and designating matchdays and events to #FvH2025 – see list here…       This year’s Football v Homophobia Month of Action will be launched with a community event …

Pride in Football co-chair Rishi Madlani says he feels PL’s 2024 campaign activation lacked preparation and education; Madlani joins guests from LGBTQ fan groups Proud & Palace and Rainbow Devils on new episode of Football v Homophobia Podcast; listen now on Apple, Spotify etc…     The co-chair of Pride in Football believes better preparation for the annual Rainbow Laces …

In response to media enquiries about rainbow captain’s armbands which are supplied to clubs as part of the Premier League’s annual Rainbow Laces activation, a Football v Homophobia spokesperson said: “Captains who choose to wear rainbow armbands send a strong message of allyship towards LGBTQ+ communities everywhere, not least those associated with their club or team. “Football v Homophobia exists …

Clubs and leagues within the women’s football community endorsing statement English FA’s trans inclusion policy has been in operation for more than 10 years Statement co-ordinated by Football v Homophobia, which says: “Join us now in calling on the FA to keep trans women playing”     A statement of support for the ongoing inclusion of trans women in women’s …