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 …
‘Queer joy in football!’ | Football Pride 2024 at Chelsea FC brings LGBTQ+ community together
More than 150 people attended Football Pride in June 2024, held at Stamford Bridge with support from the Chelsea FC Foundation. In this short film by Sam Rees, get a flavour of an amazing day that brought together LGBTQ+ people and allies from across the game in a celebration of queer football culture! ► Read about Football Pride 2024: …
FvH response to media on rainbow armbands
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 …
Thousands signing statement of support for ongoing inclusion of trans women in women’s football
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 …
Football v Homophobia Awards 2025
Outstanding achievers to be recognised at sixth annual edition of FvH Awards Nominations deadline now CLOSED; gala ceremony in Glasgow on 7 March Previous winners include Manchester United, Zander Murray, Jake Daniels and TRUK United The window for nominations for the annual Football v Homophobia Awards, now in their sixth year, has been EXTENDED to Friday 10 January …
Short hair, who cares? Valentine Pursey and Caz Simone on Fvh Pod
FA Women’s National League players Caz Simone and Valentine Pursey are guests on new episode; Billericay Town’s Pursey recently reported incident of on-field anti-LGBTQ abuse; Huddersfield’s Simone is an influencer and activist; listen to the chat on the podcast now! Two footballers playing in the FA Women’s National League have praised a campaign started up by an Under-12 …
Collin Martin says ‘a ton of gay fans’ will visit Pride Houses at 2026 FIFA World Cup
North Carolina FC’s Collin Martin chats on a new episode of the Football v Homophobia Podcast.
Andy Brennan tells FvH Podcast what he’s learned as an out gay footballer
South Melbourne FC winger Andy Brennan, who came out publicly as gay in 2019, talks to the FvH Podcast about his experiences in the game.
Gay gossip and queer culture! Why Football Pride at Chelsea FC was a huge win
The U.K.’s annual LGBTQ soccer get-together was held in June 2024 at a Premier League stadium and backed by major organisations.
Football Pride event at Chelsea FC in June to feature award-winning stage show PITCH
All-day event celebrating LGBTQ culture in football returns on Friday 28 June 2024, this time in London; confirmed performance of acclaimed ‘PITCH’, a theatrical production about a grassroots queer football team; packed programme will include guest speakers, presentations, exhibitions and more…