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Spanish footballer Nacho Ruiz addresses homophobic abuse from fans: ‘Let’s not normalise this’
"Regardless of whether these insults affect me or not, which they don’t," says Ruiz
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Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps says she’s in a same-sex relationship: ‘I feel ready and happy to share that’
The footballer made the decision ahead of her forthcoming memoir, All In, where she opens up about her "really happy relationship"
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French football captain Jonathan Clauss confronts homophobic fans shouting abuse in Nice vs. Paris FC game
The club now faces possible sanctions, including fines or temporary closure of sections where the chants originated
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Mitch Brown calls for action in AFL after making history as its first out bisexual player
After coming out as bisexual last week, the retired AFL player said the league needs to embed inclusion "not just in words, but in culture, policies and everyday actions"
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Josh Cavallo on moving to the UK, fatherhood, and facing hate in public: ‘I want to show everyone what I’m about’ (EXCLUSIVE)
"I think definitely both of us would love to be fathers in the near future," the footballer tells Attitude of himself and his fiancé Leighton Morrell
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Gay owners of Keighley Cougars rugby club buy football club Eccleshill United FC
"We can hopefully change some attitudes and minds in the world’s biggest game," the club's co-owner tells Attitude
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Gay referee Ryan Atkin to football clubs: ‘Protect your club, protect your players, protect your image’
"Drive the hate out," said Atkin
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New FA rules require trans men to acknowledge they are ‘biological females’
Male transgender players must complete a declaration form stating that they are "a biological female whose gender identity is male or non-binary"
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Josh Cavallo and fiancé announce move back to the UK
"It’s not goodbye forever but now, it’s time to leave the nest with my fiancé by my side"
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The UK’s first trans football club takes centre stage in inspiring new documentary – and it’s streaming for free now
'We'll Go Down in History', a doc about TRUK United, is a "testament to the power of community, the fight for inclusion, and the individuals creating spaces for others" writes directors Cameron Richards & Charlie Tidmas for Attitude
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Thomas Hitzlsperger calls out ‘hypocrisy’ of Jordan Henderson and David Beckham for working with Saudi Arabia and Qatar
Hitzlsperger was critical of those who engage with LGBTQ+ fans only to later turn their backs, commenting: "They support gay rights when it's good for them"
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Fiji rugby director fired after claiming women’s team has ‘gay problem’
"I always speak against it, and I know I’m very unpopular in that area with those who practise it" Laijipa Naulivou reportedly said
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Former Premier League referee David Coote comes out as gay
Coote says "the deeply unpleasant abuse" he received as a referee made him fearful of revealing his sexuality
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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,'"
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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