Grassroots footballer Zack Leader was shortlisted for the prestigious FvH Hero prize at the 2023 Football v Homophobia Awards, and was also part of the Lincolnshire FA delegation that claimed the County FA category; in this blog, he explains why the Awards matter so much…

New pod episode released to mark World Mental Health Day and Coming Out Day in October; Dan McFarlane and Mikey Connor, who are refs based near Aberdeen and Liverpool respectively, talk about being gay in the game and how they look after their mental wellbeing…

Football v Homophobia event, held alongside Manchester Pride, unites community in the game; gay player Zander Murray says symposium will help to create more role models; fellow speaker Sabah Ahmad joins Out & Out Football’s Adam Haworth on new episode of FvH Podcast to reflect – listen now!

Football v Homophobia announces Football Pride symposium at Manchester Metropolitan University on Friday 25 August, with evening get-togethers on the Thursday and Friday, and a Manchester Pride parade opportunity on the Saturday; register now!

A statement issued by Football v Homophobia on 14 July 2023, following the announcement that the FA has fined Wolves £100,000 for their fans’ homophobic chanting…

England defender lends his support to first-of-its-kind programme that will deliver free inclusion workshops to clubs outside the pro game; “this will help build a version of football that is accessible to all,” says Coady; sign up at footballvhomophobia.com/alliesunited

Tottenham’s LGBTQ+ and allies fans group makes powerful statement after success in Supporters’ Group category at fourth annual FvH Awards, held at National Football Museum in Manchester; Sheffield United take Professional Club prize, with Cardiff Dragons chair Charlotte Galloway named FvH Hero; Blackpool’s Jake Daniels, referee Lloyd Wilson, and Daily Mirror reporter Jacob Leeks also winners on the night…