Sport “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 By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport Albion mascot Gully helps dress the city to celebrate football club’s promotion to UEFA Europa League To celebrate Brighton & Hove Albion’s promotion to the UEFA Europa League, city centre streets are being festooned with blue and white bunting and lamp post banners. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Sport Celebrating Brighton & Hove Albion’s historic journey into Europe To celebrate Brighton & Hove Albion’s promotion to the UEFA Europa League, blue and white bunting and lamp post banners will soon adorn the city streets and, on match days, iconic buildings including the historic Royal Pavilion, will take on a blue and white glow to celebrate the home team’s success By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 set to ‘raise awareness of LGBTQ+ in sports’ The 2022 UEFA European Women’s Football Championship is set to be an exemplar of LGBTQ+ inclusion and could encourage more sportspeople to come out, benefitting public attitudes towards issues of sexuality, according to University of Gloucestershire’s Dr Rachael Bullingham. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News Over 250 sign open letter about better LGBTQ+ inclusion in football More than 150 people and 100 organisations have signed a letter criticising ‘sensationalist’ media coverage that speculates about the sexuality of male football players. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
