🧣⚽️🏳️‍🌈 The first-ever #FIFAWorldCup Pride Match has an official scarf, featuring artwork by a local designer. 🗣️ The scarf will provide “a visible presence in the stands” - Seattle organizers. Egypt v Iran tickets were available in the open sale (via @outsports.com) 👉 www.outsports.com/2026/4/1/241...

UK 🇬🇧 Poet Sarah McCreadie has released the 'Let The Dolls Play' video for Trans Day of Visibility, featuring trans women footballers affected by the FA ban and advocating for inclusion in women's football. buff.ly/bdenMiH

The latest interview on POTT is an apt one for the end of Football v Transphobia and Trans Day of Visibility. Isabelle’s story is a reminder of the challenges LGBTQ+ pupils can face in schools, and the power of inclusive spaces in getting them back into sports prideoftheterraces.com/2026/03/31/i...

NEW 🗣️ “It’s so moving to see the words with the pictures, the real lives in these beautiful portraits. It’s giving even more life to the language.” Sarah McCreadie talks to us about ‘Let The Dolls Play’, her new visualised poem about the trans footballers impacted by the FA ban. #FvT2026 #TDOV2026

Absolutely love this poem from Sarah McCreadie - Let The Dolls Play. Such generosity from the banned players in England, sharing their images to be used on #TDOV

🏳️‍⚧️⚽️🏳️‍🌈 ‘LET THE DOLLS PLAY’ On Trans Day of Visibility, a new poem for the footballers who are no longer seen on the pitches they previously shared with friends, following the English FA’s policy change Written and performed by Sarah McCreadie, in support of the Football v Transphobia Week of Action

📕⚽️🏳️‍⚧️ ‘Jacob’s Transition Goals’ is now just a few weeks away from its publish date - and we’re excited to have held the beautiful hardback book for the first time! Author Arthur Webber (@bernietranders.bsky.social) was introducing fellow players at the WLQP Festival of Football to Jacob’s story…

Boot out transphobia Taken at Exeter Pride 2025

Shoutout to the folks who brought the Trans People belong in sports 🏳️‍⚧️ banner to the Denver Summit FC game, thought it looked awesome 💕 on Live Linear TV 📺

Pride Sports is bitterly disappointed to see the IOC’s new policy on genetic testing in the female category and sees this as a significant attack on inclusive women’s sport. PS believes the policy is scientifically flawed, unethical, undermining of human rights and harmful to women and girls.

Following the news this week that the IOC is to reintroduce sex testing for women athletes, we would like to reassure you that ALL women are welcome to compete at Cardiff #EuroGames 2027

🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️ Wonderful welcoming vibes at the @wlqp.bsky.social Festival of Football! With more than 40 teams in action, this truly inclusive celebration of the beautiful game is pure joy - congrats to all involved and thanks for making our campaigns part of the message 🩷⚫️ #FvT2026 #LGBTQfootball #FvH2026

Football v Transphobia campaign starts today, culminating on Transgender Day of Visibility This is the eighth year of activation, delivered as part of the wider Football v Homophobia initiative. Please get involved. footballvhomophobia.com/10-reasons-to-… #FvT202626 #WhoeverYouMayBeBe 🏳️‍⚧️🫶🏻

UK 🇬🇧 New research by Northumbria University has revealed that half of women at men's football matches face sexist behaviour, rising to 80% for ethnic minority & LGBTQ+ women. buff.ly/OJJtxi0

Went to my publisher’s office today to sign some stuff because apparently me scribbling on things makes them more appealing

This week, Rainbow Devils are proudly standing with the trans+ community as Football v Transphobia's Week of Action kicks off. 🏳️‍⚧️⚽️ Trans players, fans, and allies belong in football, and we'll always be here to champion and amplify this important cause! #FvT2026

🏳️‍⚧️⚽️🏳️‍⚧️ March 25 is the first day of the annual Football v Transphobia Week of Action, and to mark this, we’re launching a new report 📣 “They say football’s for all, but it’s not anymore”: The lived reality of players excluded by the English and Scottish FAs’ new trans policy for women’s football 1/

NEW: An #LGBTQfootball milestone in Germany - the first coach at a Bundesliga men’s club to come out as gay. Christian Dobrick is in his first year coaching the U19 team at St Pauli. He’s shared his truth in an interview with journalists Jonas Gerdes & Dirk Elbrächter (NTV/RTL). For @outsports.com

New on POTT: Poppy Watson! A co-founder of Slay FC and president of Edinburgh Uni’s pride society, it was an absolute pleasure to speak to Poppy about the impact those spaces have - and bringing a bit of a Highland vibe to Scotland’s capital. prideoftheterraces.com/2026/03/22/p...

I got my author copies of my book ahhhh!!!!

🏳️‍⚧️⚽️🏳️‍⚧️ Show your support for trans inclusion in football with our ‘Let The Dolls Play’ merch, in collaboration with Goal Diggers FC T-shirts and tote bags in black or white are available to buy now in the FvH Shop - order for the annual Football v Transphobia Week of Action from March 25 to 31 1/2

Everton fan given three-year football banning order (via @liverpoolecho.co.uk) “This result shows people can’t hide behind their social media accounts and post racist, homophobic and transphobic comments online” - DC Tom Sharrocks, Merseyside Police #FvH2026 #FvT2026 #EFC

🏳️‍⚧️⚽️🏳️‍🌈 Football v Transphobia’s Week of Action runs from March 25 through to Trans Day of Visibility - get ready for the annual campaign activation… Discover 🔟 reasons to show support in the link 🔗 🫵 We need you! Clubs, teams, leagues, fan groups - help us amplify the #FvT2026 message this month 👍

A conversation that matters in football and beyond ⚽️🌈 At the Fair Game Conference (24 - 25 March), Chloe Morgan sits down with Natalie Washington to talk inclusion, representation, and challenging homophobia in the game. #FairGame #FootballForAll #LGBTQInSport

Tony Powell was a secretly gay footballer for Norwich City in the 1970s. He was team-mates with Justin Fashanu, the first English footballer to come out, but Tony had to abandon his family for 35 years. I interviewed Tony & Robbie Rogers about his incredible story www.theguardian.com/football/202...

‘Three men were arrested in connection with homophobic and racially aggravated public order offences during Wrexham AFC's FA Cup Fifth Round fixture against Chelsea.’ (via @northwaleslive.bsky.social) #FvH2026 #RetireTheChant

🌟 Happy International Women’s Day! Football v Homophobia stands with UN Women and in solidarity with women everywhere, championing… Justice: Equality on and off the pitch Rights: Empower ALL women in football Action: Support women’s voices #IWD2026 #FvH2026 #FvT2026

UK 🇬🇧 The creators of Play On, John Reavey and Joe Revens, have said homophobia and toxic dressing-room culture still push LGBTQ+ players away from football, highlighting the importance of initiatives like Football v Homophobia. www.attitude.co.uk/culture/play...

A Leeds United fan was arrested and another reported to police over separate incidents of homophobic abuse during the visit to Brighton earlier this season. #lufc www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/crime/l...

NEW: A little bit of LGBTQ+ #sportsmedia history was made during LGBT+ History Month in February, as Mike Minay made his Match of the Day debut. 📺⚽️🌈 A DM sent to Mike showed why the moment matters - “it opened my eyes… by me being in the position I am, there’s a case of ‘see it, be it’.” #FvH2026

A statement from Rainbow Devils regarding recent events involving Manchester United and Jack Fletcher.

🩷 At Football v Homophobia, we’re feeling so much love and motivation after a phenomenal Month of Action… Fans, players and our wider LGBTQ and allies family always bring so much energy and enthusiasm to the campaign’s annual activation, and you all went BIG for #FvH2026! 🙌 1/2

Everyone at @rainbos.bsky.social would like to thank @leytonorientfc.bsky.social and @leytonorienttrust.bsky.social for all your help in making this weekend’s #FvH26 match the most successful yet. Special shout out to April! What you have organised means the world to us 🥹

Eurogames is going to be huge in Cardiff next year - give them a hand, enter a sport, hold a fundraiser, cheer them on x

EXCLUSIVE: Wales legend Jess Fishlock says she felt compelled to become an ambassador for the 2027 EuroGames in Cardiff because of the "political climate" for LGBT people in the UK. We talked football in her home suburb, trans athletes and padel, here... www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Grateful today for my parents choosing to support a club so intentional about including @footballvhomophobia.com in their pride game.

Great support for #FvH2026 from St Johnstone FC at todau's game against Ayr Utd

🏟️🩷⚫️ It’s the final day of February, and it’s a Saturday - so lots of fixtures dedicated to the #FvH2026 Month of Action! Check out our list via the link Thanks to all those who continue to support the Football v Homophobia campaign and our ‘Football for Everyone’ message 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #LGBTQFootball

Delighted that St. Johnstone Football Club are showing their support for Football V Homophobia month by featuring Proud Saintees in the Match Programme on Saturday. #FvH2026.

Haringey Borough hosting 'football vs homophobia' match It's the first time the non-league club has taken part in the global initiative haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/02/25/h...

To celebrate the @footballvhomophobia.com Month of Action, this Saturday's game against AFC Welwyn is COMPLETELY FREE TO ALL!!! There'll be a display of banners and flags in our stand. Bring your friends and show them how safe, inclusive and welcoming football can be. #FvH2026 #WeAreHaringey

🏆🌟 It was a thrill to be able to surprise our great friend Joanie Evans with a special FvH Lifetime Achievement Award, at the recent #FvH2026 Awards gala. ⚽️ Joanie’s passion and drive for promoting inclusive #LGBTQfootball and sports continues to inspire us. 1/2

🌟 It’s an honour for Football v Homophobia to be shortlisted among such esteemed company for the Diva Awards 2026! Thank you @divamag.bsky.social for the recognition 🙏 The winner of the Sport Award category is being decided by the public. We would be very grateful if you could vote for FvH! 1/2

Mexico 🇲🇽 Azcapotzalco will host Copa LGBT 2026 from 15–17 May, with organisers expecting 2,300+ athletes across 20 sports. The event is being promoted as Mexico’s largest LGBT+ sports competition, aiming to provide inclusive spaces through sport. buff.ly/8RulR1Q

Happy @footballvhomophobia.com weekend 🥳🏳️‍🌈