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“SHAME!” Saudi Arabia to “welcome” LGBTQ+ fans when it hosts 2034 World Cup

“SHAME!” Saudi Arabia to “welcome” LGBTQ+ fans when it hosts 2034 World Cup

The Football Association (FA) has said it received assurances from Saudi Arabia that LGBTQ+ fans would be “safe and welcome”, after backing the Gulf state in its bid to host the 2034 World Cup. FIFA confirmed on Wednesday, December 11 that the nation would host the tournament, despite criticism of i

Professional Brazilian tennis player Joao Lucas Reis da Silva comes out as gay on Instagram

Professional Brazilian tennis player Joao Lucas Reis da Silva comes out as gay on Instagram

Professional Brazilian tennis player Joao Lucas Reis da Silva has come out as gay in a post on Instagram. The 24-year-old tennis player, one of the first on the ATP Tour, revealed on the social media platform that he’s in love with Brazilian actor and model Gui Sampaio Ricardo. “Happy birthday, happ

Trans pool champion to take sport’s governing body to court after she was banned from playing in women’s tournaments

Trans pool champion to take sport’s governing body to court after she was banned from playing in women’s tournaments

Harriet Haynes, a trans pool champion, who is amongst the top 10 best players in the women’s competition, is taking legal action against the English Blackball Pool Federation (EBPF) after she was banned from playing in women’s tournaments. Ms Haynes, who was left stunned by the surprise decision, sa

World Rugby and International Gay Rugby sign “historic agreement” to collaborate on the continued promotion of equality and inclusivity in rugby

World Rugby and International Gay Rugby sign “historic agreement” to collaborate on the continued promotion of equality and inclusivity in rugby

World Rugby and International Gay Rugby (IGR) have signed an “historic agreement” to collaborate on the continued promotion of equality and inclusivity in rugby. The agreement, signed at World Rugby House in Dublin this week, outlines a commitment between the two organisations to work together to ed

Trans golfer Hailey Davidson banned from competing on leading women’s golf tours

Trans golfer Hailey Davidson banned from competing on leading women’s golf tours

Trans women who have gone through male puberty will not be allowed to compete on leading women’s golf tours from next year, the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) has announced. Updated rules on gender policy will also apply to United States Golf Association (USGA) events including the US W

Footballer Marc Guehi, who has “grown up loving God”, could be punished after writing ‘I love Jesus’ on rainbow armband, worn to mark Rainbow Laces

Footballer Marc Guehi, who has “grown up loving God”, could be punished after writing ‘I love Jesus’ on rainbow armband, worn to mark Rainbow Laces

Devout Christian footballer Marc Guehi, who has “grown up loving God”, could face an English Football Association (FA) charge after writing ‘I love Jesus’ on his rainbow armband, worn by players across football to mark Stonewall‘s Rainbow Laces campaign. The defender opted to scribble to three-word

Four special guests talk to FA’s Football & Me series about LGBTQ+ inclusion in football

Four special guests talk to FA’s Football & Me series about LGBTQ+ inclusion in football

Four special guests were invited to Wembley Stadium this month for the latest episode of Football & Me, focusing on LGBTQ+ inclusion in football. With Stonewall‘s Rainbow Laces campaign in full flow across the game, presenters Alex Bailess and Liam Loftus were joined by Jahmal Howlett-Mundle, Liz Wa

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