The football v Homophobia Youth Panel are recruiting for a number of roles. Football v Homophobia is an international initiative that exists to challenge discrimination based on sexual orientation gender identity and expression at all levels of football. We want football to take a clear stand against homophobia and transphobia so that everyone can enjoy the beautiful game and so …

Warning: This episode references offensive language from an incident of homophobic abuse. At the end of Mental Health Awareness Week and ahead of the annual International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia on May 17, the FvH Podcast brings you the story of a report of homophobic abuse in local men’s football that went through a county FA disciplinary process …

As Jake Daniels sets out on his professional career at Blackpool FC, the Football v Homophobia campaign recognises the courageous step he has taken by fully embracing his authenticity. Campaign Director Lou Englefield commends Jake for speaking publicly: “Football v Homophobia would like to congratulate Jake on taking this step to share his authentic self in the men’s professional game, …

Pop star Shura is the guest on a very special episode of the Football v Homophobia Podcast, released to mark Lesbian Visibility Week. When her busy schedule allows, the singer of ‘Touch’ and ‘What’s It Gonna Be?’ – which can be heard on the soundtrack of Netflix smash Heartstopper – trains with Goal Diggers FC, the club for women and …

Re-posted with permisson From Sports Media LGBT+ Foxes pick up Professional Game Award at third annual FvH Awards, with Foxes Pride triumphing in Supporters Group category; inspirational P.E. teacher and footballer Hayley Wood-Thompson named FvH Hero; event in Cardiff, hosted by BBC Sport’s Jo Currie, streamed live on social media – watch a replay here By Jon Holmes It was …

New participation guidance for transgender people in sport set to make a bad situation worse Today sees the publication of the long awaited Sports Council Equality Group (SCEG) ‘Review into Transgender Inclusion in Domestic Sport in the UK.’ The UK’s leading LGBTIQ+ sports organisations, Pride Sports (who run the Football v Homophobia Campaign), LEAP Sports Scotland & LGBT Sport Cmyru fear …

Manchester City and PUMA share a long-standing belief that sport has the power to bring people together. Our shared view is that through sport we can celebrate diversity and empower people of all backgrounds to feel Brave, Confident, Determined and Joyful. Together, we would like to call upon your creative talent to take part in our competition to design a powerful visual that will feature on our official …

Social media companies must do more to stop online abuse. That is why this weekend we are coming together with English football and other sports and organisations, to boycott social media and demand change. Football v Homophobia will join English football and wider sport in switching off our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts, from 3pm Friday 30 April to 11.59pm on Monday …

Football v Homophobia joins year-round LGBTQ+ inclusivity project designed to increase awareness and impact The United Soccer League (USL) today announced the creation of the Forever Proud Project, an ongoing, year-round initiative designed to increase inclusivity, education and awareness for the LGBTQ+ community.  The Forever Proud Project aims to create opportunities and promote LGBTQ+ inclusivity across all USL communities. The …

The Football v Transphobia (FvT) Week of Action is taking place from 24th March – 31 March, ending of Trans Day of Visibility.  It is the third year of the campaign, which started back in 2019, to highlight the positive contribution trans people are making to football and show how everyone involved in the game can be active allies to …