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A home for LGBTQ+ football fans. We're working on making the men’s game more inclusive through content, research, and campaigns.
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Today, I joined Goaldiggers FC on their 12 mile walk from East London to Wembley in protest against the FA’s decision to ban trans women from competing in women’s football.
Let trans women play! 🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️
Let trans women play! 🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️
May 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Today, I joined Goaldiggers FC on their 12 mile walk from East London to Wembley in protest against the FA’s decision to ban trans women from competing in women’s football.
Let trans women play! 🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️
Let trans women play! 🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️
To our trans friends:
We see you. We’re with you. Trans people belong – everywhere. Including in football.
The events of the last few weeks’ have been a result of a catastrophic failure of leadership and courage from our politicians, media, and society as a whole.
We see you. We’re with you. Trans people belong – everywhere. Including in football.
The events of the last few weeks’ have been a result of a catastrophic failure of leadership and courage from our politicians, media, and society as a whole.
May 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM
To our trans friends:
We see you. We’re with you. Trans people belong – everywhere. Including in football.
The events of the last few weeks’ have been a result of a catastrophic failure of leadership and courage from our politicians, media, and society as a whole.
We see you. We’re with you. Trans people belong – everywhere. Including in football.
The events of the last few weeks’ have been a result of a catastrophic failure of leadership and courage from our politicians, media, and society as a whole.
Shout out to @lincolncityfc.bsky.social for showing how you respond to comments questioning why we need @footballvhomophobia.com and Rainbow Ball initiatives.
February 9, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Shout out to @lincolncityfc.bsky.social for showing how you respond to comments questioning why we need @footballvhomophobia.com and Rainbow Ball initiatives.
84% of people who took part in our survey said that a stronger campaign for LGBTQ+ inclusion in football was likely to improve their experience of the game.
We need unapologetic, strong campaigns. That's how we change the game.
We need unapologetic, strong campaigns. That's how we change the game.
The true extent of LGBTQ+ hate in football
New figures show how big the problem is and how to fix it.
www.outandout.football
February 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
84% of people who took part in our survey said that a stronger campaign for LGBTQ+ inclusion in football was likely to improve their experience of the game.
We need unapologetic, strong campaigns. That's how we change the game.
We need unapologetic, strong campaigns. That's how we change the game.
81% of LGBTQ+ people who took part in our research said they liked football. But 74% of people had experienced or heard anti-LGBTQ+ abuse when watching football.
This is what LGBTQ+ football fans are having to endure.
This is what LGBTQ+ football fans are having to endure.
The true extent of LGBTQ+ hate in football
New figures show how big the problem is and how to fix it.
www.outandout.football
February 3, 2025 at 5:48 PM
81% of LGBTQ+ people who took part in our research said they liked football. But 74% of people had experienced or heard anti-LGBTQ+ abuse when watching football.
This is what LGBTQ+ football fans are having to endure.
This is what LGBTQ+ football fans are having to endure.
93.3% of LGBTQ+ people who took part in our survey said stronger enforcement of punishment for homophobia was likely or extremely likely to improve their experience of football.
The current state of affairs isn't good enough.
www.outandout.football/p/the-true-e...
The current state of affairs isn't good enough.
www.outandout.football/p/the-true-e...
The true extent of LGBTQ+ hate in football
New figures show how big the problem is and how to fix it.
www.outandout.football
February 3, 2025 at 11:11 AM
93.3% of LGBTQ+ people who took part in our survey said stronger enforcement of punishment for homophobia was likely or extremely likely to improve their experience of football.
The current state of affairs isn't good enough.
www.outandout.football/p/the-true-e...
The current state of affairs isn't good enough.
www.outandout.football/p/the-true-e...
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NEW: The vast majority of LGBTQ+ people responding to an @outandout.football survey want homophobic abuse in football to be tackled more seriously.
OaOF’s Adam Haworth (@haworth.bsky.social) says fan groups and campaigns like #FvH2025 have “impact… we need more of it. But it’s not enough.” #LGBTQ
OaOF’s Adam Haworth (@haworth.bsky.social) says fan groups and campaigns like #FvH2025 have “impact… we need more of it. But it’s not enough.” #LGBTQ
93% of LGBTQ people want tougher action against homophobia in football, new survey shows
Research by Out and Out Football shows 75% of survey respondents say they have experienced or heard anti-LGBTQ+ abuse when watching men’s football; survey of LGBTQ+ supporters released as Football v H...
sportsmedialgbt.com
February 2, 2025 at 6:25 PM
NEW: The vast majority of LGBTQ+ people responding to an @outandout.football survey want homophobic abuse in football to be tackled more seriously.
OaOF’s Adam Haworth (@haworth.bsky.social) says fan groups and campaigns like #FvH2025 have “impact… we need more of it. But it’s not enough.” #LGBTQ
OaOF’s Adam Haworth (@haworth.bsky.social) says fan groups and campaigns like #FvH2025 have “impact… we need more of it. But it’s not enough.” #LGBTQ
74.4% of people who took part in an Out and Out Football survey said they had experienced or heard anti-LGBTQ+ abuse when watching football.
Just 23.3% said they went on to reported it.
www.outandout.football/p/the-true-e...
Just 23.3% said they went on to reported it.
www.outandout.football/p/the-true-e...
The true extent of LGBTQ+ hate in football
New figures show how big the problem is and how to fix it.
www.outandout.football
February 2, 2025 at 10:21 AM
74.4% of people who took part in an Out and Out Football survey said they had experienced or heard anti-LGBTQ+ abuse when watching football.
Just 23.3% said they went on to reported it.
www.outandout.football/p/the-true-e...
Just 23.3% said they went on to reported it.
www.outandout.football/p/the-true-e...
Why is homophobic abuse commonplace in football? It's complicated. www.outandout.football/p/why-is-hom...
Why is homophobic abuse commonplace in football?
An exploration of the nature of homophobic abuse in men's football.
www.outandout.football
January 28, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Why is homophobic abuse commonplace in football? It's complicated. www.outandout.football/p/why-is-hom...
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As David Coote says, “there’s a lot to be done throughout football and more widely in society with regard to discrimination."
When there are still more front-page 'exclusives' about shame and fear than positive LGBTQ stories in the game, sections of the media should consider the part they play too.
When there are still more front-page 'exclusives' about shame and fear than positive LGBTQ stories in the game, sections of the media should consider the part they play too.
THE SUN: I was too scared to come out as gay
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#TomorrowsPapersToday
January 28, 2025 at 12:02 AM
As David Coote says, “there’s a lot to be done throughout football and more widely in society with regard to discrimination."
When there are still more front-page 'exclusives' about shame and fear than positive LGBTQ stories in the game, sections of the media should consider the part they play too.
When there are still more front-page 'exclusives' about shame and fear than positive LGBTQ stories in the game, sections of the media should consider the part they play too.
Hope David Coote gets all the support he needs. At the same time, the way the media deals with this sort of story has got to change.
Is it any wonder we have so few out gay football players when this story is presented alongside an image of a man crying and the word "shame" in the headline?
Is it any wonder we have so few out gay football players when this story is presented alongside an image of a man crying and the word "shame" in the headline?
January 28, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Hope David Coote gets all the support he needs. At the same time, the way the media deals with this sort of story has got to change.
Is it any wonder we have so few out gay football players when this story is presented alongside an image of a man crying and the word "shame" in the headline?
Is it any wonder we have so few out gay football players when this story is presented alongside an image of a man crying and the word "shame" in the headline?
You might not know it from looking at the news, but The FA's latest stats are out. They show allegations of discrimination relating to sexual orientation in grassroots football are up 19.6%.
This is alarming.
@footballvhomophobia.com is rightly calling for more education. 1/2
This is alarming.
@footballvhomophobia.com is rightly calling for more education. 1/2
December 19, 2024 at 3:34 PM
You might not know it from looking at the news, but The FA's latest stats are out. They show allegations of discrimination relating to sexual orientation in grassroots football are up 19.6%.
This is alarming.
@footballvhomophobia.com is rightly calling for more education. 1/2
This is alarming.
@footballvhomophobia.com is rightly calling for more education. 1/2
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2034 will now see all the same arguments as with Qatar multiplied by a million
Only two elements should matter
The infrastructure required will need migrant labour, which will perpetuate abuses
The criminalisation of homosexuality excludes some fans
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
Only two elements should matter
The infrastructure required will need migrant labour, which will perpetuate abuses
The criminalisation of homosexuality excludes some fans
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
The absurd image that sums up Fifa’s ‘tinpot dictatorship’ as Saudi awarded World Cup
The decision to hand Saudi Arabia the 2034 tournament was remotely applauded through by Fifa’s Congress in ludicrous scenes and Miguel Delaney explains how this Gianni Infantino-led endeavour perfectl...
www.independent.co.uk
December 11, 2024 at 5:05 PM
2034 will now see all the same arguments as with Qatar multiplied by a million
Only two elements should matter
The infrastructure required will need migrant labour, which will perpetuate abuses
The criminalisation of homosexuality excludes some fans
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
Only two elements should matter
The infrastructure required will need migrant labour, which will perpetuate abuses
The criminalisation of homosexuality excludes some fans
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: The 2034 men’s World Cup will be played in Saudi Arabia. To the fury of campaigners, FIFA only graded the country’s human rights as a medium risk. Here are the off-field issues many have concerns about: nyti.ms/3Bdzpvd
Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup explained: Why FIFA’s awarding of the competition is controversial
Host status for the 2034 World Cup is expected to be awarded to Saudi Arabia by FIFA today
nyti.ms
December 11, 2024 at 4:09 PM
From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: The 2034 men’s World Cup will be played in Saudi Arabia. To the fury of campaigners, FIFA only graded the country’s human rights as a medium risk. Here are the off-field issues many have concerns about: nyti.ms/3Bdzpvd
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FairSquare today joins 20 organisations from around the world in committing to hold accountable Saudi authorities, FIFA, national Football Associations, FIFA sponsors and companies involved in the World Cup, for violations and abuses in connection with the 2034 World Cup fairsq.org/joint-statem...
December 11, 2024 at 4:39 PM
FairSquare today joins 20 organisations from around the world in committing to hold accountable Saudi authorities, FIFA, national Football Associations, FIFA sponsors and companies involved in the World Cup, for violations and abuses in connection with the 2034 World Cup fairsq.org/joint-statem...
Saudi Arabia's selection as host of the 2034 World Cup is saddening but not surprising.
Being gay in Saudi Arabia is punishable by death by stoning. That should be disqualifying.
But FIFA doesn't care. We must make them care so they can't host tournaments in states that murder LGBTQ+ people. 1/2
Being gay in Saudi Arabia is punishable by death by stoning. That should be disqualifying.
But FIFA doesn't care. We must make them care so they can't host tournaments in states that murder LGBTQ+ people. 1/2
December 11, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Saudi Arabia's selection as host of the 2034 World Cup is saddening but not surprising.
Being gay in Saudi Arabia is punishable by death by stoning. That should be disqualifying.
But FIFA doesn't care. We must make them care so they can't host tournaments in states that murder LGBTQ+ people. 1/2
Being gay in Saudi Arabia is punishable by death by stoning. That should be disqualifying.
But FIFA doesn't care. We must make them care so they can't host tournaments in states that murder LGBTQ+ people. 1/2
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Our survey into how LGBTQ+ people experience football closes this Sunday ❗
Take part now to avoid missing out on making football more inclusive. You don't have to be a football fan, you just have to be part of the LGBTQ+ community.
www.outandout.football/survey
Take part now to avoid missing out on making football more inclusive. You don't have to be a football fan, you just have to be part of the LGBTQ+ community.
www.outandout.football/survey
Share your experience: mapping LGBTQ+ experiences of men's football in the UK
A home for LGBTQ+ football fans. A newsletter about queer identity and football.
www.outandout.football
December 11, 2024 at 12:19 PM
Our survey into how LGBTQ+ people experience football closes this Sunday ❗
Take part now to avoid missing out on making football more inclusive. You don't have to be a football fan, you just have to be part of the LGBTQ+ community.
www.outandout.football/survey
Take part now to avoid missing out on making football more inclusive. You don't have to be a football fan, you just have to be part of the LGBTQ+ community.
www.outandout.football/survey
Our survey into how LGBTQ+ people experience football closes this Sunday ❗
Take part now to avoid missing out on making football more inclusive. You don't have to be a football fan, you just have to be part of the LGBTQ+ community.
www.outandout.football/survey
Take part now to avoid missing out on making football more inclusive. You don't have to be a football fan, you just have to be part of the LGBTQ+ community.
www.outandout.football/survey
Share your experience: mapping LGBTQ+ experiences of men's football in the UK
A home for LGBTQ+ football fans. A newsletter about queer identity and football.
www.outandout.football
December 11, 2024 at 12:19 PM
Our survey into how LGBTQ+ people experience football closes this Sunday ❗
Take part now to avoid missing out on making football more inclusive. You don't have to be a football fan, you just have to be part of the LGBTQ+ community.
www.outandout.football/survey
Take part now to avoid missing out on making football more inclusive. You don't have to be a football fan, you just have to be part of the LGBTQ+ community.
www.outandout.football/survey
LGBTQ+ people deserve to be included in football.
Agree? Add your name here: www.outandout.football/add-your-name/
Agree? Add your name here: www.outandout.football/add-your-name/
Add your name to support LGBTQ+ inclusion in football
This year's Rainbow Laces campaign has become mired in a debate about what football stands for, about so-called "political campaigns", about religion and society.
With all that going on, it's easy to...
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December 9, 2024 at 1:12 PM
LGBTQ+ people deserve to be included in football.
Agree? Add your name here: www.outandout.football/add-your-name/
Agree? Add your name here: www.outandout.football/add-your-name/
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“Queer supporters are not your EDI photo op. Queer footballers are not a novelty, hypothetical concept. We can do so much better.”
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My thoughts on Rainbow Laces and why I think we need a new, stronger campaign 👇
transwrites.world/the-rainbow-...
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My thoughts on Rainbow Laces and why I think we need a new, stronger campaign 👇
transwrites.world/the-rainbow-...
The Rainbow Laces campaign isn't enough - Trans Writes
Last week was Rainbow Laces week. Football clubs up and down the pyramid dedicate matches to LGBTQ+ inclusion. Players can choose to wear the accessories in solidarity with LGBTQ+ fans and to signal t...
transwrites.world
December 9, 2024 at 12:17 PM
“Queer supporters are not your EDI photo op. Queer footballers are not a novelty, hypothetical concept. We can do so much better.”
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My thoughts on Rainbow Laces and why I think we need a new, stronger campaign 👇
transwrites.world/the-rainbow-...
🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️
My thoughts on Rainbow Laces and why I think we need a new, stronger campaign 👇
transwrites.world/the-rainbow-...
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December 5, 2024 at 10:32 AM
It's hard to add much to the Rainbow Laces debate that hasn't already been said.
But being an LGBTQ+ fan can be exhausting. You can wonder whether you belong, whether it's worth it. This is just a post to say that you do belong.
If you want to enjoy football, you should be able to. It's not hard.
But being an LGBTQ+ fan can be exhausting. You can wonder whether you belong, whether it's worth it. This is just a post to say that you do belong.
If you want to enjoy football, you should be able to. It's not hard.
December 6, 2024 at 1:28 PM
It's hard to add much to the Rainbow Laces debate that hasn't already been said.
But being an LGBTQ+ fan can be exhausting. You can wonder whether you belong, whether it's worth it. This is just a post to say that you do belong.
If you want to enjoy football, you should be able to. It's not hard.
But being an LGBTQ+ fan can be exhausting. You can wonder whether you belong, whether it's worth it. This is just a post to say that you do belong.
If you want to enjoy football, you should be able to. It's not hard.
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My piece from Ipswich on the Rainbow Laces controversy and how LGBTQ+ fans are feeling.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...
‘We deserve our rights’: How LGBTQ+ fans feel about the Rainbow Laces controversy
While debate over the campaign intensifies, supporters affected explain why they feel more marginalised than ever
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2024 at 12:53 PM
My piece from Ipswich on the Rainbow Laces controversy and how LGBTQ+ fans are feeling.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...
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After years of working on #RainbowLaces at Sky Sports, one footballer's story really stuck with me - an academy player who was a Muslim and wished he could be cured of being gay. He quit football and never turned pro.
Thanks @restalltimes.bsky.social for letting me share on @timessport.bsky.social
Thanks @restalltimes.bsky.social for letting me share on @timessport.bsky.social
Week that showed why talking about sexuality still awkward for men’s game
Campaign has its critics but the personal stories behind Rainbow Laces are so important to break the taboo of sexuality in our conformist male football culture
www.thetimes.com
December 5, 2024 at 8:13 PM
After years of working on #RainbowLaces at Sky Sports, one footballer's story really stuck with me - an academy player who was a Muslim and wished he could be cured of being gay. He quit football and never turned pro.
Thanks @restalltimes.bsky.social for letting me share on @timessport.bsky.social
Thanks @restalltimes.bsky.social for letting me share on @timessport.bsky.social
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Liz Ward and Ian King have already written some thoughtful things on what we’ve seen over the last week regarding Rainbow Laces and the Premier League but I’m going to throw in some thoughts because, I obviously speak for the entire queer community…
December 5, 2024 at 8:27 PM
Liz Ward and Ian King have already written some thoughtful things on what we’ve seen over the last week regarding Rainbow Laces and the Premier League but I’m going to throw in some thoughts because, I obviously speak for the entire queer community…