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On the World Cup, homophobia and transphobia, and creating space

10+ hour, 9+ min ago  (1453+ words) Published by Jon Holmes on 17/05/202617/05/2026 May 17 is IDAHOBIT " the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia " and marks 25 days to go until the World Cup; anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination in and around the tournament is a major concern, and is being highlighted…...

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LGBTQ football legends honoured at Fv H Awards 2026 alongside Brentford, Proud Forest, Leftfooters and more

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1374+ words) Published by Jon Holmes on 07/02/202607/02/2026 Seventh annual edition of Football v Homophobia Awards held at London Welsh Centre, with 200 guests attending; Joanie Evans and Aslie Pitter win Fv H Lifetime Achievement Awards; Natalie Washington, Clapton CFC and Bristol Casual Football…...

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LGBTQ inclusive sports and fitness spaces are signing up to Rainbow Laces 'Proud Pledge"

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (804+ words) Published by Jon Holmes on 22/01/202622/01/2026 Dame Kelly Holmes and Josh Cavallo are lending their support to the new-look Rainbow Laces campaign; Stonewall's Simon Blake says the "Proud Pledge' is for everyone in sports and exercise who wants to send out…...

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England's official LGBTQ fans group will not attend FIFA World Cup games in 'unsafe' USA

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (1044+ words) Published by Jon Holmes on 18/01/202618/01/2026 Three Lions Pride, the group for England supporters who are LGBTQ, says it will not travel to the USA to follow the team at this year's FIFA World Cup; 3 LP was founded before Russia 2018 and…...

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Two Premier League clubs in contention as Fv H Awards 2026 shortlists revealed

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1638+ words) Published by Jon Holmes on 07/01/202607/01/2026 Brentford and Brighton join QPR on fresh Pro Game slate at annual event celebrating LGBTQ achievements in the game; shortlists expanded in both Fan Group and Fv H Hero categories; entries from Ireland, Mexico and…...