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First openly gay top-flight footballer details 'overwhelming' Pride experience
Pride month will take place over June, with the world's first out gay top-flight footballer Josh Cavallo looking forward to the celebrations and protests at this year's parades
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Monaco apologise as star slammed for covering anti-homophobia badge
Mohamed Camara cited religious reasons for covering up an anti-homophobia badge, though has worn shorts sponsoring a betting company all season, with Monaco now apologising for his actions
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LGBT+ footballers handed 'really special' moment as EFL stadium hosts cup final
The GFSN Cup final will be held on Saturday, with Village Manchester facing Charlton Invicta at Tranmere Rovers' Prenton Park, the first time the event has been held at an EFL ground
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Josh Cavallo calls for Premier League action as 'disgusting' refusal slammed
Josh Cavallo has taken aim at the increasing trend of Premier League players refusing to support the LGBT+ community, just over two years on from his coming out
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Cavallo slams Henderson over 'silly' decision and opens up on talks with star
Josh Cavallo became football's first-ever top-flight star to come out as gay in 2021, with Jordan Henderson sending him a supportive message - but the Australian has insisted those words now mean nothing
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Josh Cavallo on fearing for his life, FIFA's ignorance and being a trailblazer
Josh Cavallo became the first top-flight footballer to come out while playing back in 2021 and in that time has faced death threats and abuse, as well as seeing Saudi Arabia awarded a World Cup
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Fans urged to take a supportive stand as FootballvTransphobia campaign launched
The FootballvTransphobia campaign has launched its week of action as it looks to take on a hostile atmopshere and make the sport a more inclusive place for the LGBT+ community
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Tory MP slammed for "depressing" push to ban transgender people from football
Lucy Frazer urged the FA to look into banning transgender people from playing football earlier this week, with her comments drawing an angry response from campaign group FootballvTransphobia
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First openly gay top-flight player announces engagement after touching proposal
Josh Cavallo became the first-ever top-flight footballer to come out as gay back in October 2021, with the midfielder announcing his engagement as he popped the question at the home of Adelaide United
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Man Utd pip Arsenal to top gong after 'concerted efforts' against discrimination
Manchester United won in the Professional Club category at the FootballvHomophobia Awards on Friday after being recognised for their efforts combating the Chelsea Rent Boy chants
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Gay referee hails EFL as Rainbow Ball introduced for LGBT+ History Month
The EFL have announced a Rainbow football will be used over the next two matchdays in order to mark LGBT+ History Month, with gay referee Ryan Atkin welcoming the move
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FA launch investigation after six fans arrested for homophobic Chelsea chanting
Six fans were arrested for homophobic chanting during Chelsea's win over Preston last month, with the FA investigating the incident as they hold the power to heavily sanction the Championship side
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Jake Daniels warns "something needs to change" as hope shared for more gay stars
Jake Daniels became the first professional English footballer to come out as gay for more than 30 years in 2022, but he believes the men's game needs to change for others to follow in his footsteps
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FootballvHomophobia gears up for 'month of action' as Man Utd battle for award
The 15th annual FootballvHomophobia Month of Action will take place over February, with the events being capped off by an awards ceremony where Manchester United and Arsenal have both been shortlisted
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Barcelona supporters threaten boycott as fans brand La Liga giants 'hypocrites'
Barcelona have sparked anger from supporters after issuing safety recommendations ahead of their Supercopa de Espana clash with Osasuna in Saudi Arabia on Thursday
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Jordan Henderson slammed by Saudi LGBT+ community for "total bulls***" claims
Jordan Henderson has claimed he can help to improve the lives of LGBT+ in Saudi Arabia, with those comments now being rubbished by those who have been forced to flee the country
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Jake Daniels issues Rainbow Laces rallying cry as he admits Saudi World Cup fear
Jake Daniels is the first openly gay English professional footballer for more than 30 years and the Blackpool striker has spoken of his hope his fellow stars will support the Rainbow Laces campaign
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Josh Cavallo demands police action after receiving "endless" death threats
Josh Cavallo is the world's only openly gay top-flight footballer and the Adelaide United star has now opened up on the death threats he continues to receive due to his sexuality
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Stonewall launch #KeepItUp challenge as Rainbow Laces kicks off 10th anniversary
Stonewall have launched a new social media challenge to encourage fans and players to continue the drive for equality for the LGBT+ community as Rainbow Laces returns for its 10th year
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How to buy Rainbow Laces as Stonewall issue rallying cry for 10-year anniversary
The Rainbow Laces campaign returns for its 10th anniversary and organisers Stonewall are encouraging supporters to buy their own pair to show their support for the LGBT+ community
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Henderson accused of turning his back on England's only gay pro footballer
Jordan Henderson has been slammed by Jake Daniels for moving to Saudi Arabia, a country where the Blackpool star faces the death penalty for being an openly gay man
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Cavallo sends message to Jake Daniels as 'gamechanger' Blackpool star recognised
Blackpool star Jake Daniels has been recognised for his work since coming out just over a year ago at the Attitude Awards, with fellow trailblazer Josh Cavallo congratulating the 18-year-old
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Jordan Henderson's LGBT+ stance to be tested as Stonewall offer olive branch
Jordan Henderson has previously been a vocal backer of Stonewall's rainbow laces campaign, but now plays in Saudi Arabia, where LGBT+ people face persecution and the death penalty
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Jordan Henderson to face protest from angry England fans in Ukraine match
England's LGBT+ fans have been left furious and frustrated with Jordan Henderson after he left Liverpool for Saudi Arabia, with the midfielder set to face protests if he plays against Ukraine
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'Jordan Henderson has chosen to betray me and my community - he is no ally'
Jordan Henderson was once a much-heralded ally of the LGBT+ community, now he's decided to move to Saudi Arabia, a country where homosexuality is punishable by death
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