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Homophobia in Football

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FA sued over Rainbow Laces campaign PinkNews.co.uk21:55Rainbow Laces LGBTQ+ Premier League
FA to be sued by lesbian and women’s rights advocate over Rainbow Laces campaign The Telegraph22:08Rainbow Laces LGBTQ+ Premier League
Ruben Amorim breaks silence on Manchester United not wearing LGBTQ+ jacket Manchester Evening News22:47Noussair Mazraoui Man Utd LGBTQ+
Premier League footballers refuse to take part in rainbow initiatives because of religion QueerAF06:03Noussair Mazraoui Man Utd LGBTQ+
Religious beliefs of Premier League players clash with LGBT campaign Catholic Herald17:03LGBTQ+ Religion
'Premier League's armband controversy has made one thing clear - Rainbow Laces needs to change' The Mirror08:16Rainbow Laces LGBTQ+ Football Gossip
Rainbow Laces chief opens door to changes as campaign faces fight for its future The Mirror17:19Rainbow Laces LGBTQ+ Football Gossip
Miguel Delaney: The truth behind the Rainbow Laces campaign has been forgotten as the Premier… The Irish Independent09:52Premier League Football Gossip Football
It’s time to remember the simple message behind Rainbow Laces The Independent07:38Premier League Football Gossip Football
Ipswich captain Sam Morsy declines ‘rainbow armband’ due to religious beliefs Middle East Monitor08:52Sam Morsy Ipswich Town Premier League
Manchester United release statement as dressing room split by one player’s LGBTQ+ stance Football36511:23Sam Morsy Ipswich Town Premier League
Matt Lucas criticises Premier League players opposing LGBTQ+ armbands: "You're part of the… National World17:21Premier League Marc Guehi C Palace
Zander Murray calls for overhaul of Rainbow Laces campaign after players refuse to wear armbands PinkNews.co.uk17:15Rainbow Laces LGBTQ+ Scotland
Premier League urged to 'shake up' Rainbow Laces campaign as homophobia problem made clear The Mirror08:12Rainbow Laces LGBTQ+ Scotland
This Premier League player says his team would welcome a gay footballer ‘with open arms’ Outsports09:03LGBTQ+ US Sports
Sam Morsy saga misses the 'bigger picture' of homophobia in football i News11:14Sam Morsy Premier League LGBTQ+

Latest News

Yesterday
FA sued over Rainbow Laces campaign PinkNews.co.uk21:55 8-Dec-24
FA sued over Rainbow Laces campaign as pressure mounts to scrap 'irrational' idea Daily and Sunday Express09:05 8-Dec-24
In the last 7 days
FA to be sued by lesbian and women’s rights advocate over Rainbow Laces campaign The Telegraph22:08 7-Dec-24
Miguel Delaney: The truth behind the Rainbow Laces campaign has been forgotten as the Premier… The Irish Independent09:52 7-Dec-24
Understand the LGBTQIA+ news: Premier League failing LGBTQIA+ fans with failure to kick homophobia out of the game QueerAF06:03 7-Dec-24
Premier League footballers refuse to take part in rainbow initiatives because of religion QueerAF06:03 7-Dec-24
Ruben Amorim breaks silence on Manchester United not wearing LGBTQ+ jacket Manchester Evening News22:47 6-Dec-24
Bisexual player Howlett-Mundle: ‘Rainbow Laces must change message’ The Independent16:26 6-Dec-24
This Premier League player says his team would welcome a gay footballer ‘with open arms’ Outsports09:03 6-Dec-24
'Premier League's armband controversy has made one thing clear - Rainbow Laces needs to change' The Mirror08:16 6-Dec-24
It’s time to remember the simple message behind Rainbow Laces The Independent07:38 6-Dec-24
Matt Lucas criticises Premier League players opposing LGBTQ+ armbands: "You're part of the… National World17:21 5-Dec-24
Zander Murray calls for overhaul of Rainbow Laces campaign after players refuse to wear armbands PinkNews.co.uk17:15 5-Dec-24
Gallery: Showing our support for the Rainbow Laces campaign Leeds United - Official Site17:11 5-Dec-24
Religious beliefs of Premier League players clash with LGBT campaign Catholic Herald17:03 5-Dec-24
What Premier League giants really think of the Rainbow-gate moral minefield, major stars fall… MailOnline12:09 5-Dec-24
Marc Guéhi Avoids Punishment For Twice Undermining Premier League’s LGBT Campaign Defector19:30 4-Dec-24
Manchester United ditches its entire Pride effort after one lone player throws a hissy fit over rainbows Queerty18:03 4-Dec-24
Rainbow Laces chief opens door to changes as campaign faces fight for its future The Mirror17:19 4-Dec-24
First Sports | EPL's LGBTQ+ campaign sparks controversy: Is religion taking priority over inclusivity? Firstpost16:38 4-Dec-24
Premier League clubs are tangled by their own Rainbow Laces campaign The Independent15:17 4-Dec-24
Rouge Groupe sees red over Marseilles fans’ homophobic chanting Inside World Football14:49 4-Dec-24
Soccer-LGBTQ group disappointed after Man Utd squad don't wear rainbow jackets Yahoo! UK & Ireland14:07 4-Dec-24
Marc Guehi has exposed the flaw in football’s Rainbow Laces campaign The Spectator13:43 4-Dec-24
Man Utd scrapped plans to wear pride-themed tops after player refused The Independent11:43 4-Dec-24
Manchester United release statement as dressing room split by one player’s LGBTQ+ stance Football36511:23 4-Dec-24
Sam Morsy saga misses the 'bigger picture' of homophobia in football i News11:14 4-Dec-24
Man Utd stars 'refuse to wear pro-LGBTQ+ jackets' in support of team-mate Daily and Sunday Express10:42 4-Dec-24
Guehi wears 'Jesus' captain's armband again after avoiding FA fine TNT Sports10:12 4-Dec-24
Glasner issues staunch defence over Guehi's rainbow armband decision MailOnline09:25 4-Dec-24
Ipswich captain Sam Morsy declines ‘rainbow armband’ due to religious beliefs Middle East Monitor08:52 4-Dec-24
Arsenal fan group issue Rainbow Laces plea to fellow supporters ahead of crunch Man Utd clash The Mirror08:10 4-Dec-24
Premier League captain makes pro-gay Rainbow Laces message about Jesus. He could face sanction. Outsports21:37 3-Dec-24
Marc Guehi defies FA after punishment and writes 'Jesus' on rainbow armband again Daily and Sunday Express19:46 3-Dec-24
Guehi avoids FA charge for 'I love Jesus' captain's armband TNT Sports19:25 3-Dec-24
The problem with the FA’s rainbow laces furore The Spectator18:41 3-Dec-24
French soccer fans chant vile anti-gay slurs without consequence Outsports16:31 3-Dec-24
Aston Villa proudly supports Rainbow Laces campaign Aston Villa FC - Official Site12:16 3-Dec-24
Religious beliefs put two captains in spotlight during Premier League's Rainbow Laces campaign MailOnline11:09 3-Dec-24
Crystal Palace star faces potential FA charge for what he wrote on rainbow armband - report Give Me Sport09:59 3-Dec-24
Premier League side reveal former Wigan Athletic star did not wear rainbow armband due to… Wigan Today20:55 2-Dec-24
Port Vale youth graduate Sam Morsy's reason for Rainbow armband refusal Stoke-On-Trent Live17:46 2-Dec-24
Former Barnsley and Middlesbrough midfielder's reason for rainbow armband refusal provided by… Yorkshire Post17:40 2-Dec-24
Wolverhampton-born Ipswich Town skipper refused to wear rainbow armband due to religious beliefs Express & Star17:09 2-Dec-24
Ipswich reveal Sam Morsy did not wear rainbow armband due to religious beliefs Belfast Telegraph16:32 2-Dec-24
Ipswich explain captain’s decision not to wear rainbow armband The Independent16:21 2-Dec-24
Ipswich captain Sam Morsy refuses to wear Rainbow Laces armband because of ‘religious beliefs’ The Telegraph15:18 2-Dec-24
Premier League captain Sam Morsy refuses to wear rainbow armband and likely won’t face sanction Outsports15:05 2-Dec-24
Ipswich release statement after Sam Morsy becomes only PL captain to not wear rainbow armband Give Me Sport14:11 2-Dec-24
Town Issue Statement on Morsy Armband Stance TWTD.co.uk - Ipswich Town13:36 2-Dec-24
In the last month
LGBTQ+ allies gather for inclusive celebration Manchester United - Official Site14:41 30-Nov-24
Rainbow Laces chief keen to 'dial up' campaign for 11th Premier League edition The Mirror08:06 30-Nov-24
Rainbow Laces | Catching up with... Pride of Irons West Ham United FC - Official Site08:01 30-Nov-24
Liverpool FC Continue Support For Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces Campaign In December The Liverpool Offside21:11 29-Nov-24
Premier League star with out gay brother says more players should speak about Rainbow Laces Outsports18:18 29-Nov-24
Manchester City celebrates Rainbow Laces campaign Manchester City - Official Site16:06 29-Nov-24
Liverpool FC supports Rainbow Laces campaign Liverpool FC - Official Site15:10 29-Nov-24
Palace proudly back Rainbow Laces Crystal Palace FC - Official Site12:40 29-Nov-24
Supporting Rainbow Laces at Stamford Bridge Chelsea FC - Official Site12:13 29-Nov-24
Rainbow Laces | Premier League and clubs highlight commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion West Ham United FC - Official Site10:48 29-Nov-24
Proudly Supporting Rainbow Laces Tottenham Hotspur FC - Official Site10:09 29-Nov-24
Football & Me: Rainbow Laces and LGBTQ+: With Rainbow Laces Month underway, our latest episode focuses on LGBTQ+… The FA - Official Site09:41 29-Nov-24
Premier League urged to 'shake up' Rainbow Laces campaign as homophobia problem made clear The Mirror08:12 29-Nov-24
'The Comfortable Cardigan of Wallowing' - new Bluemoon Podcast online now Bluemoon07:43 29-Nov-24
Club to support Rainbow Laces this weekend Exeter City FC - Official Site09:24 28-Nov-24
Leeds United dedicate match to Rainbow Laces campaign Leeds United - Official Site11:35 26-Nov-24
Sam Kerr's former coach says female players have come to expect abuse MailOnline04:09 26-Nov-24
Racist and homophobic slurs left in Montrose High School lockers ahead of game with Mesa Ridge KKCO 11 News22:17 25-Nov-24
Rainbow Laces campaign kicks off as 1 in 4 LGBT+ people feel unwelcome in community sport The Mirror10:37 22-Nov-24
Chucky’s back! 3 years after his homophobic e-mails were made public, Jon Gruden returns to football. Outsports16:50 21-Nov-24
Chelsea condemn homophobic abuse of Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis Inside World Football15:46 20-Nov-24
Chelsea condemn 'unacceptable & hateful' homophobic abuse aimed at Sam Kerr and her fiancee… Goal.com08:14 20-Nov-24
Soccer Stars Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis Get Homophobic Abuse After Sharing Baby News: 'Very Disappointing' People22:35 19-Nov-24
Homophobic abuse of Kerr and Mewis 'unacceptable,' Chelsea manager says Japan Today21:48 19-Nov-24
Homophobic abuse of Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis is ‘unacceptable,’ Chelsea manager says The Washington Times21:31 19-Nov-24
Homophobic abuse of Kerr and Mewis is 'unacceptable,' Chelsea manager says MailOnline20:22 19-Nov-24
Chelsea denounce abuse aimed at Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis after baby news Yahoo! Sport19:51 19-Nov-24
Bompastor offers support to Kerr after homophobic online abuse Sky Sports17:17 19-Nov-24
Chelsea condemn homophobic abuse as Kerr and Mewis announce pregnancy The Independent16:36 19-Nov-24
Chelsea condemn homophobia after attacks aimed at star player FourFourTwo15:06 19-Nov-24
Abuse aimed at Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis after baby reveal slammed by Sarina Wiegman Metro.co.uk14:41 19-Nov-24
Chelsea condemn homophobic abuse aimed at Kerr after baby announcement Sky Sports13:40 19-Nov-24
Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis hit with homophobic abuse after baby announcement as LGBT+… National World13:27 19-Nov-24
Footballers Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis receive homophobic abuse following baby announcement GCN13:13 19-Nov-24
Chelsea blast 'homophobic comments' sent to Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis MailOnline12:59 19-Nov-24
Chelsea Pride condemns homophobic abuse directed at Stamford Bridge striker Sam Kerr after baby … The Irish Independent11:00 19-Nov-24
Chelsea Pride condemn homophobic abuse of Kerr after baby announcement Evening Standard08:58 19-Nov-24
Chelsea Pride responds to homophobic abuse aimed at Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis after baby news PinkNews.co.uk03:35 19-Nov-24
Sam Kerr subjected to homophobic abuse after announcing first child with partner Kristie Mewis ABC Online23:24 18-Nov-24
Whoever You May Be – driving LGBTQ+ visibility and inclusion in football Chelsea Supporters Group09:35 17-Nov-24
Aston Villa support Rainbow Laces campaign Aston Villa FC - Official Site16:01 15-Nov-24
Coming to Chelsea Women vs Man City Women? There’s Rainbow Laces, giveaways and more Chelsea FC - Official Site13:24 15-Nov-24
Lace Up To Make Sport Safer For All Hertfordshire FA11:34 15-Nov-24
‘I was shocked!’ Gay player highlights homophobia in women’s soccer as Rainbow Laces returns Outsports18:52 14-Nov-24
Jon Gruden makes shocking career move, and it’s not an NFL coaching job ClutchPoints15:10 14-Nov-24
Amandine Miquel Leads Leicester Wildecats Training In Support Of Rainbow Laces Leicester City - Official Site17:12 13-Nov-24
Club statement | Homophobic abuse Port Vale - Official Site21:19 12-Nov-24
Supporter at Essex football club banned after alleged homophobic abuse Gazette News12:53 12-Nov-24
Football supporter banned for homophobic comment BBC11:45 12-Nov-24
Tottenham Hotspur football club charged over supporters’ homophobic chanting GCN11:41 11-Nov-24
Football Association fines Spurs over homophobic chants PinkNews.co.uk15:37 10-Nov-24
Soccer chiefs accused of ‘trivializing homophobia’ ahead of major match Outsports19:48 8-Nov-24
Tottenham Charged After Homophobic Chants at Old Trafford EPL Index17:24 8-Nov-24
Tottenham charged by FA over alleged homophobic chanting during Man Utd win The Mirror17:16 8-Nov-24
Tottenham charged over homophobic chants heard in Man United win MailOnline15:15 8-Nov-24
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