Megan Rapinoe condemns anti-trans bills in the US
Megan Rapinoe has condemned US bills which aim to ban young trans athletes from participating in school sports.
Football
LGBTQ+ mural to be built in Leeds
A mural will be built in Leeds to honour the LGBTQ+ community’s contribution to the city’s football team.
Campaign sees 800 German footballers pledge to support LGBTQ+ players
Over 800 footballers in Germany have joined a campaign, set up by 11Freunde, pledging to support LGBTQ+ players.
LGBTQ+ ‘ally’ Beckham faces backlash for becoming ‘face of Qatar’
Football star David Beckham has faced backlash from the LGBTQ+ community after signing a deal to become the ‘face of Qatar’, where queer people are persecuted regularly.
Whitehawk FC launch Shout Out for Mental Health campaign
Dulwich Hamlet FC and Whitehawk FC join forces to raise awareness and funds with a series of events in February for the charities Mind in Brighton & Hove, and Mind in Lambeth and Southwark.
Reading FC supports local LGBTQ+ group
Reading Football Club has donated 16 limited full team shirts to Support U, a local LGBTQ+ organisation, which will be auctioned to raise donations for the charity.
Stonewall FC launch new kit to coincide with Rainbow Laces Day
Stonewall FC, the LGBTQ+ football club, announces the launch of their new club kits, created in collaboration with lead club sponsor adidas