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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
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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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Orlando Pride and Zambia striker Barbra Banda has been voted the BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year for 2024. Banda, 24, became the first Zambian woman to play football in Europe when she signed for Spanish side Logrono in October 2018, going on to score 16 goals in 28 matches for the club. Little m
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Trans swimmer and former swimming champion Lia Thomas, who was banned from competing in elite women’s events, is backing San Jose State volleyball player Blaire Fleming amid a wave of attacks similar to what she faced in 2021 and 2022. Although yet to address any gender-based allegations with the me
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Thousands of people across the women’s football community, as well as allies, have signed a statement pledging their support for the ongoing inclusion of trans women in women’s football. More than 125 clubs and groups representing in excess of 9,000 people have already signed, along with more than 1
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TV presenter and former England footballer Alex Scott, who is in a longterm relationship with pop star Jess Glynne, has revealed in an interview that online trolls threatened to throw acid in her face, leaving her scared to leave her home. She told The Times newspaper that when she was mentioned in
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As Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign for LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport kicks off, the charity is releasing new research revealing a significant number of LGBTQ+ people still feel unwelcome and unsafe playing or watching the sports they love. The statistics show: 1 in 4 LGBTQ+ people (27%) do not feel w
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British-born broadcaster John Oliver has defended trans athletes in women’s sports, saying there is “no evidence” they “pose any threat to safety or fairness.” Oliver made the comments during his show Last Week Tonight, where he dismissed concerns about biological males competing in female sports. O
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Michael van Gerwen told trans darts star Noa-Lynn van Leuven to ignore the crowd after the 28-year-old was booed during Saturday night’s clash. Prior to the match, which was won by van Gerwen, the Dutch darts player launched a staunch defence of van Leuven, making it clear he didn’t care about his r
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The queer surf community is demanding action after surfing’s governing body, the World Surf League (WSL), announced its tour schedule for 2025 will include a stop in Abu Dhabi, where homosexuality is illegal and gender diversity is not recognised. This decision has been strongly opposed by the queer
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Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents RFC, Sussex’s first gay and inclusive rugby club, celebrated its ninth birthday in November. Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents RFC is open to players of all abilities. believes in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome regardless of their gender identity
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Noa-Lynn van Leuven, who has risen through the rankings in recent months, is set to become the first trans player to compete at the Grand Slam of Darts this month in Wolverhampton. The Dutch darts player, who could now face the likes of Luke Littler and reigning world champion Luke Humphries, has hi