Arsenal’s annual summary about discrimination involving supporters in the previous season confirms a banning order / stadium ban for homophobia for at least 1 fan; 13 ongoing police investigations covering alleged offences; and 17,700 online posts and comments verified as abusive. #FvH2026 🩷⚫️

Supporters banned for abusive and discriminatory behaviour

We can confirm that nine supporters received football banning orders and stadium bans during the 2025/26 season for offences including assault, racism, antisemitism, homophobia and other abusive or in...

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⚽️ Lise Klaveness for FIFA President? Her candidacy might still be considered a long shot but even Sepp Blatter is now tweeting #lise4president… Even if she’s only in the running, the ramifications for women and LGBTQ people in football could be huge. For @outsports.com

Gay exec touted as best choice to replace Gianni Infantino at FIFA - Outsports

Lisa Klaveness has been an outspoken critic of under-fire FIFA President Gianni Infantino, whose predecessor says the out lesbian executive should now replace him.

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🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️ New LGBTQ+ Supporter Group Toolkit launched by FSA and Pride in Football 🗣️ “With rising levels of homophobic abuse, LGBTQ+ supporters groups are needed more than ever… This toolkit will make existing groups stronger and make it easier for new groups to form” - @prideinfootball.bsky.social 1/2

🚨 FvH responds to Kick It Out’s end-of-season reporting statistics ⬆️ 46% rise in reports of homophobia… increase in discriminatory mass chanting 📈 As many transphobic chants as in last 5 seasons combined… 90% increase in reports of homophobia in youth football… @kickitoutofficial.bsky.social 1/2

🚨 FvH responds to Kick It Out’s end-of-season reporting statistics ⬆️ 46% rise in reports of homophobia… increase in discriminatory mass chanting 📈 As many transphobic chants as in last 5 seasons combined… 90% increase in reports of homophobia in youth football… @kickitoutofficial.bsky.social 1/2

⚽️ Reports of homophobia submitted to Kick It Out have surged by nearly 50 per cent over the past season, according to the latest figures released by the charity. In response, Football v Homophobia is calling for greater “education, awareness and allyship” @footballvhomophobia.com #FvH2026

Nearly twice as many reports of homophobia to Kick It Out compared to last season

Football v Homophobia campaign responds to Kick It Out's end-of-season reporting statistics; FvH director Lou Englefield calls for greater "education, awareness and allyship" from influential figures ...

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NEW: More than half of all Chelsea’s domestic games last season were subject to reports of homophobia. Home Office data also shows another annual rise in the number of Premier League matches at which anti-LGBTQ incidents were reported. @prideinfootball.bsky.social and PL respond, on @outsports.com

Homophobia on the rise at Premier League games, report finds - Outsports

Homophobia incidents were reported at 15% of Premier League games last season, leaving LGBTQ fans feeling they are on the "front line" of discrimination.

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A statement from Football v Homophobia and on behalf of our campaign’s Football Pride community, in response to the shocking attack at Christopher Street Day Berlin. 🩷⚫️ #CSDBerlin #BerlinPride #FvH2026 #FvT2026

🏳️‍⚧️⚽️🏳️‍⚧️ The football bloc at London Trans+ Pride was legendary! Around 150,000 people marched through the capital in a spirit of protest, solidarity and unity @leftfooters.bsky.social @trukunitedfc.bsky.social @sportsmedialgbt.com #LetTheDollsPlay#FvT2026 #LondonTransPride #LGBTQfootball

UK 🇬🇧 Over 100 guests have attended the Northern UK premiere of 'The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel' at Football v Homophobia's Football Pride in Leeds, telling ex-Norwich player Tony Powell's story and the hidden cost of concealment in football. www.europesays.com/football/393...

🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️ Over 100 people attended Football v Homophobia’s annual #FootballPride event, which featured the Northern U.K. Premiere of the highly-rated new documentary “The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel”. The film is set to be shown at London’s Arzner Cinema in August. #LGBTQ @footballvhomophobia.com

Football Pride panellists praise documentary about lost gay player ahead of limited U.K. release

The Northern U.K. premiere screening of “The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel” drew more than 100 guests to Football v Homophobia’s annual Football Pride event in Leeds; LGBTQ football pioneer Joanie ...

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🪧🩷⚫️ Football Bloc Assemble! It’s nearly time for London Trans+ Pride… 🏳️‍⚧️⚽️🏳️‍🌈 Fans, players, coaches, match officials… whatever your role in the game, this is our day to show that the LGBTQ and allies football community is #StrongerTogether and that when we say ‘For All’, we really do mean - ‘FOR ALL’

Great to attend Football Pride in Leeds yesterday, with a film screening of The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel and a Q&A panel at the Hyde Park Picture House. 🔴⚪️⚫️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️ A highly emotional and very entertaining edition of #FootballPride goes down in history! 🎦 Thank you to all our attendees at the special screening of ‘The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel’ at The Hyde Park Picture House - it was so great to welcome you in for this unforgettable documentary…

Incredible documentary about Tony Powell and tremendous to have an intro from Robbie Rogers. Huge thanks to @footballvhomophobia.com #LeedsQueerFilmFestival #HPPH for putting on the film 🏳️‍🌈 #LUFC #LeedsPride 🤍💙💛

🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️ Happy Football Pride Day to all who celebrate! Doors at 1.15pm today at The Hyde Park Picture House, #Leeds, for our film screening + panel discussion event. If you’re in LS6 early, head to Brudenell Social Club for a drink - it’s a short walk from the cinema and opens at 12pm. 🙌 #LGBTQ

📣 Completing our Football Pride panel in Leeds on Saturday afternoon… welcome to the co-chair of Yorkshire Terriers, it’s Baz Sido! 🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️ The Terriers are one of the oldest LGBTQ+ inclusive teams in the country, founded in 1997. They’ve been GFSN National League members since it began in 2002. 1/2

#WorldCup26 A Mexican analyst has warned that whilst the 2026 World Cup overshadowed Pride Month, true LGBTQ+ inclusion must be measured in workplaces, where only 50% of LGBTQ+ employees report happiness at work. buff.ly/AtlSVjE

Really looking forward to this over the Leeds Pride Weekend. Tickets still available!

Football v Homophobia@footballvhomophobia.com · last mo.

🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️ The annual ‘Football Pride’ event returns for its 4th summer get-together! This year, we’re in #LEEDS for a special screening + Q&A on Leeds Pride weekend 🍿 Join us at Hyde Park Picture House on Saturday 18 July (1.15pm) for ‘The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel’ - BUY TKTS 🎟️ #LGBTQ #football

📣 Joining our panel discussion at Football Pride in #Leeds on Saturday, we’ve got the wonderful Wiggy! 🤍💛💙 Stephen Wignal is the chair of Marching Out Together, the official Leeds United supporters group for LGBTQ+ people and allies #FootballPride #LeedsPride @marchingout.bsky.social 1/2

📣 Football Pride 2026 comes to #Leeds this Saturday, and we’re overjoyed to confirm Joanie Evans as a guest speaker! ⚽️🌈 Joanie is truly an #LGBTQfootball pioneer, and also a proud Leeds United fan. She was a co-founder of Hackney Women’s FC, Europe’s first out lesbian football team, in 1986… 1/3

was absolutely delighted to stumble upon this gorgeous pin last night by @footballvhomophobia.com www.footballvhomophobia.com/product/no-f...

‘No Football without the T’ badge

Limited edition! Stainless steel flat pin badge featuring the ‘No Football with the T’ slogan new for 2023. Two colours available 35mm width…

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📢 As the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup comes to a close, the #SRA and @hrw.org will host a 60-minute, hybrid press briefing on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11am EST / 5pm CEST in New York City and online. 📩 For details and registration: HRWpress@hrw.org

🗞️ Big thanks to Benjii Jackson at the Yorkshire Evening Post for this article about Football Pride 2026 in #Leeds on Saturday! Got your tickets yet? 🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️ #LeedsPride #LGBTQ #football

Powerful football documentary to have northern premiere during Leeds Pride 2026

Co-produced by former Leeds United star Robbie Rogers, 'The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel' will receive its northern premiere at Hyde Park Picture House on Leeds Pride weekend

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England World Cup star Declan Rice helped tackle homophobia in ‘GayVAR’ campaign - www.outsports.com/2026/7/13/24...

🍿 Reviews for ‘The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel’ “A twisty tale offering surprises right until the end credits” - Vogue “A testament to the importance of queer representation, from the stories that are given a voice in cinema to the world of pro sports” - WeHo Times 1/2

Next weekend 18/19 July is #LeedsPride, and we have *lots* on.... Too much to fit into one post, so here's where you'll find us. LGBT+, allies, curious or unsure... come say hello, we are a friendly bunch and we'd love to meet you. 1/5 ⬇️ #LUFC 🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️

🗣️ “I want trans people to feel welcome in fitness spaces, to be allowed to take care of their bodies and go to the gym, or play a sport… I want other trans people to feel free in their bodies” - Zelah Glasson 👏 ✍️ @sharandhaliwal.bsky.social, @metro.co.uk #LGBTQ #sports #football

I went topless as a trans man - and finally felt like one of the lads

I want trans people to feel welcome in fitness spaces.

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Football v Homophobia (FvH) is teaming up with Leeds Queer Film Festival (LQFF) and Hyde Park Picture House (HPPH) for a special screening and Q&A event for the highly acclaimed “The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel”. www.footballvhomophobia.com/football-pri...

‘Football Pride’ special event in Leeds on 18 July

‘The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel’ will be screened with a Q&A at Hyde Park Picture House in Leeds on Saturday 18 July, 2026 (1.15pm) Special ‘Football Pride’ event on Leeds Pride weekend organise...

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🗣️ “Football is for everyone. Bristol City Panthers have provided a place, for a long time now, that enables people to play football and enjoy it. The Robins Foundation are extremely proud to support the team” - Roza Bailey, community engagement lead #BristolPride #LGBTQfootball 🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️

City supports Bristol Pride 2026 - Bristol City FC

Bristol City Robins Foundation joined LGBTQ+ friendly team Bristol City Panthers FC at the Bristol Pride Parade March 2026.

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