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Jake Daniels says Jordan Henderson going to Saudi Arabia is a ‘slap in the face’
"I guess the money pays well, and money must mean more to people"
Football
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Jakub Jankto: Footballer ‘really happy’ to ‘play without hiding’ after coming out
"If I could do it again, I definitely would"
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Gareth Southgate defends Jordan Henderson after England fans boo player over Saudi move
“I’d back him against pretty much everyone in the country in terms of what he stands for and what he believes in”
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The goal for Jake Daniels is to ‘kick on’ inclusivity in football
As the first gay male professional in British football to come out since Justin Fashanu, Jake wants to make the game more inclusive. This is why he's the winner of the Gamechanger Award at the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards, powered by Jaguar
Culture Film & TV
Alex Scott: ‘No one knew that I was going to wear the armband in Qatar’
"Kelly, I’m going to wear this armband, don’t ask me any questions. The statement in itself is enough" recalls Alex - winner of the Sport Award at the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards, powered by Jaguar
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Leah Williamson: England Women’s captain presented with OBE
She was one of several Lionesses named in the King's New Year's Honours list in 2022
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Everton releases limited edition rainbow shirt to ‘celebrate that our sport is for everyone’
“It’s a symbol of our enduring commitment to equality and unity”
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Jordan Henderson defends ‘positive’ Saudi Arabia move amidst LGBTQ+ fan backlash
"All I can say around that is that I’m sorry that they feel like that," Henderson responded.
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Mary Earps’ goalkeeper shirt finally goes on sale in Nike U-turn after backlash from Lioness fans
The sportswear brand has confirmed a “limited” number of replica shirts will go on sale
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BBC apologises for ‘inappropriate’ question about gay players to Morocco’s football captain
“It’s about people, it’s got nothing to do with politics,” the reporter said.
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UK Black Pride rescheduled for ‘safety, wellbeing and happiness’ of LGBTQ+ community
The decision was made after a West Ham and Chelsea match was moved to the original date.
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Jake Daniels on homophobic locker-room banter: ‘It doesn’t really phase me’
"I know it’s not intentional," the 18-year-old striker has said.
Culture Film & TV
Lucy Clark on being the first out trans referee in football, facing abuse, and creating her own team
Exclusive: To celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility, James Hodge speaks to the first publicly trans referee, Lucy Clark.
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Pro footballer Jakub Jankto comes out as gay: ‘Freedom without fear’
"I no longer want to hide"
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Gay footballer Jake Williamson ‘cut off’ by members of his team after coming out
“I then experienced homophobia for the first time,” Jake shared.
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ILGA demands World Cup changes from FIFA in open letter
“If sport has the power to bring people together in equality, this men’s World Cup is failing spectacularly,” the letter reads.
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German Football Association exec says teams ‘blackmailed’ on One Love armband
“We are not impostors who claim they have values and then betray them,” media director Steffen Simon said.
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FIFA to investigate Ecuador fans’ homophobic chants
Ecuador's football federation has not responded.
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Watch Joe Lycett shred David Beckham’s Attitude cover and ‘gay icon’ status
The comedian has revealed the £10,000 he 'shredded' was in fact fake - but he does have one thing that can go in the bin.
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Alex Scott wears One Love armband during Qatar World Cup coverage
"If sports stars are going to cover the World Cup, they should use their platform for good, and Alex is showing them all up," one supporter wrote.