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Matt Lucas speaks out on homophobia experienced at football matches
"I was called 'a f*cking queer c*nt' by one man and another told me that 'our club doesn't want disgusting gay fans,'"
Football
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Man U scrap pro-LGBTQ+ jacket initiative after single player refuses to wear it
Noussair Mazraoui reportedly did not want to wear the jacket as it did not align with his religious beliefs as a Muslim
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Tottenham chastises homophobic chant after win against Manchester United: ‘This is simply unacceptable’
"The Club will be working closely with the Police and stewards to identify anyone instigating or joining in with the chanting," Spurs said in a statement
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EFL and Puma unveil rainbow ball for LGBT+ History Month
The ball will be used in English Football League fixtures between 16-24 February
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Lucy Clark makes history as first trans manager in top five divisions of English women’s football
"I'm thick skinned," Lucy Clark has said
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Gay former footballer Stephen Laybutt found dead after going missing
"We remember Stephen not just for his accomplishments on the field but also for his character," the head of Football Australia said
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Jordan Henderson terminates Saudi contract that caused LGBTQ backlash
"My intention was never, ever to hurt anyone," Henderson has said previously of his move
Life
Former West Ham footballer Matt Jarvis revisits Attitude cover 10 years later: ‘I’ve tried to stay in the same shape!’
"It was amazing to do," says ally Matt, who thinks a Premiership player coming out as gay is now "more likely than ever" and that he's "proud to still be here to help in any way I can"
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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"
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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
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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.