Sport Gay footballer Joshua Cavallo signs for Peterborough Sports FC in landmark move Australian footballer Joshua Cavallo has signed for Peterborough Sports FC, marking a significant chapter in both his career and the club’s history. The 25-year-old, who made global headlines in 2021 as the first openly gay Australian male footballer playing in a top-flight league, joins the National League North side By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Openly gay referee Ryan Atkin urges clubs to do more to tackle homophobia A gay football referee from Plymouth is urging clubs to do more to tackle homophobia and racism within the sport. Ryan Atkin, who has officiated in both the English Football League and the National League, shared his experience of coming out as a gay man in the world of sport. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News FA now requires trans men to declare they are ‘Biologically Female’ before they can play The Football Association (FA) has introduced a controversial update to its trans participation policy, requiring trans men who wish to play in male competitions to formally declare that they are “biologically female”. The new rules, which came into effect in June 2025, follow an April ruling by the UK Supreme By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Football Pride to return in August Football Pride, a leading celebration of LGBTQ+ inclusion in football, is set to return on Friday, 29 August at The Y Theatre in Leicester. Organised by Football v Homophobia (FvH), the one-day event promises a vibrant mix of creativity, community, and campaigning, bringing together LGBTQ+ people and allies from all By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News A New Chapter: Joshua Cavallo, one of football's most prominent LGBTQ+ advocates, moves from Australia to UK Joshua Cavallo, one of football's most prominent LGBTQ+ advocates, has moved from Australia to the UK following the end of his contract with Adelaide United. Cavallo, 25, rose to international prominence in 2021 when he became the first openly gay male footballer actively playing in a top-flight league. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Isle of Wight Pride FC takes on Solent Sports Team Pride for trans inclusive football match Isle of Wight Pride FC took on Solent Sports Team Pride at the weekend in a spirited, mixed-gender 11-a-side charity football match which was a "joyful, affirming show of community, solidarity, and resistance". The match brought together players representing the full spectrum of sexualities, gender identities and allies, By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Millwall FC fined £15,000 for homophobic chants directed at Ben Chilwell Millwall FC has been fined £15,000 following homophobic chants aimed at Crystal Palace defender Ben Chilwell during their FA Cup clash in March. The Championship club admitted to the charges at an independent disciplinary hearing and will now operate under an extended anti-discrimination action plan until the end of By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Dame Kelly Holmes: “Now I’m wearing every colour under the rainbow.” Dame Kelly Holmes has shared how living openly as a gay woman has transformed her life, describing it as “a whole new world” compared to her earlier years in the military. The double Olympic gold medallist, who grew up in Pembury, Kent, publicly came out three years ago after keeping By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Out For Sport, London’s LGBTQ+ sports festival, to return on 29 June Out For Sport, London’s LGBTQ+ sports festival, is to return for its second consecutive year at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre from 10.30am on Sunday, 29 June. Taking place at one of London’s most iconic sporting destinations, the Festival aims to break down barriers to sports participation. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport West Ham United fined £120,000 for homophobic chanting West Ham United has been fined £120,000 after homophobic chants were made by the club’s fans during a match at Chelsea in February. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport LET THE DOLLS PLAY: Goal Diggers FC launches friendly tournament in solidarity with trans players amid FA’s “cruel and cowardly ban” Goal Diggers FC (GDFC), a non-ability womxn and non-binary football club in London, is inviting other trans and gender non-conforming, inclusive clubs to play in a friendly tournament on the first day of Pride Month, 1 June. The football club said on Instagram: “Join us on the 1 June to celebrate ou By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Ian Roberts, Australia’s first openly gay professional rugby player, sends powerful message to closeted gay players who are afraid to come out Ian Roberts, Australia’s first openly gay professional rugby player, has sent a powerful message to closeted gay players who are afraid to come out. Roberts, who came out in 1995, has urged gay footballers to not be afraid to embrace their authentic selves after it was recently revealed in a survey By Graham Robson • 2 min read
