🗣️ “I think #LGBTQ people don't feel represented or comfortable in men's football stadiums. I have a lot of friends I've invited to matches who haven't wanted to come” - Hector Bellerin ✍️ Charo Lagares, El Mundo #LGBTQfootball #FvH2026 @prideinfootball.bsky.social @footballvhomophobia.com

Great thanks to @emmasmithbbc.bsky.social for the interview. Pride is a vital part of what makes Seattle one of the best cities in the world. I'll be there at the match in the spirit of welcome for which the Emerald City is known around the world ⚽️🕊♥️🏳️‍🌈

American LGBTQ+ athletes struggle to find money in current social, political climate

EXCLUSIVE: Organisers of the 2026 World Cup Pride Match say they have had no official intervention despite complaints from Egypt and Iran, as they hope Fifa "do the right thing" and "respect the culture" by letting LGBT celebrations go ahead in Seattle - www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

🚴🏻‍♀️🏆 Congratulations @pippayork.bsky.social ! 👏

❓ Distract yourself with the @outsports.com ‘12 Gays of Christmas’ Quiz of the Year… test your knowledge of #LGBTQsports people in 2025

🎄 Happy holidays everybody! Wishing you all a peaceful and sport-filled Christmas period… 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Thank you for following us here, and for your support for Sports Media LGBT+ in 2025 #LGBTQsports #LGBTQfootball

Let's make football a game for everyone! This February, join the Football v Homophobia Month of Action and take a stand against the growth of homophobia across the game >>>

🥇 Jimmy Sukyik is an elite kickboxer from Thailand who's just followed up his World Cup gold medal with another at the SEA Games. He's also gay and was honoured earlier this year by Bangkok Pride organisers for representing the #LGBTQ community in his sport. All about Jimmy, for @outsports.com

Revealed: how big businesses are rolling back public support for Pride

Are you LGBTQ+ and working in media in the UK? InterMedia UK wants to hear from you! ⬇️

🏆 NEW: Kerstin Casparij is a Hero winner at the @outsports.com Awards 2025, in light of her authenticity and her allyship towards all #LGBTQ people. A sharp cookie both on and off the field, we love her puns, her cats Mango and Kiwi, and her sense of Pride.

EXCLUSIVE The BBC has circulated leaked guidance telling journalists to describe trans women as “biological males”. Clarity should not come at the cost of dignity. #bbc #humanrights #journalism #transparency #transrights

🏒 #HeatedRivalry will land on British TV in the same month as the Elite Ice Hockey League’s annual Pride activation. A new short film called ‘Pride. On Ice?’ has just been released, about the LGBTQ+ inclusion initiative in UK hockey. It features out bi player Zach Sullivan. For @outsports.com

‘Heated Rivalry’ finally brings the ‘boy aquarium’ to thirsty gay Brits this January - www.outsports.com/2025/12/18/2...

Riley Gaines ties for 5th place in Outsports’ A-hole of the Year award - www.outsports.com/2025/12/18/2...

I wrote about Seattle's non-canceled Pride Match, what the World Cup is really about and how to save it from itself. Column @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Kicked off one college football team, this gay athlete found another that embraced him - www.outsports.com/2025/12/18/2...

NEW: On a long drive recently, I listened to “The Escape” by Pippa York and David Walsh on audiobook. The superb narration made Pippa’s memories of the Tour de France and her transition even more engaging. Whether you’re a big cycling fan or not, I can’t recommend it enough. For @outsports.com

Huge news! First episode of #HeatedRivalry due to drop on Sat 10 Jan in UK 🏒🏳️‍🌈

🎯 A gruelling year and a tough #WCDarts first-round draw for Noa-Lynn van Leuven, who lost to Peter Wright 🗣️ “Just to be here, the feeling is great, but I just wish I had played a little better. I just wish I had hit those doubles.” For @outsports.com

🚨 Don’t forget to enter the FvH Awards before the deadline late on Sunday (11.59pm GMT) - it only takes a few minutes to submit a nomination. We encourage you to share the love and give a shout to someone deserving! 🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️ @footballvhomophobia.com 🏆

thank you oliver brown for 12 months of supporting women's sports!

🩷⏳ Time is running out to enter the FvH Awards 2026! Don’t miss your chance… 🗳️ You can nominate for FREE in one or more of 12 categories - be sure to submit before the deadline of Sunday 14 December, 11.59pm 1/3 #FvH2026 #FvHAwards #FvHAwards2026 #FootballvHomophobia

🏓 Lily Zhang v Anthony Edwards is the #BattleOfTheSexes we actually wanted, and finally it’s here! Even better, Lily and her girlfriend Jessie - who describes herself on Insta as a “silly goofy tt WAG” - have started a very cute and chaotic vlog together. For @outsports.com #tabletennis #LGBTQ

NEW: The FA’s latest Grassroots Discipline Review shows an increase in allegations related to sexual orientation. @footballvhomophobia.com has noted The FA’s mention of a “reporting gap” and has explained how this impacts those experiencing anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination specifically. #FvH2026 #LGBTQ

The Football v Homophobia campaign notes from the latest FA Grassroots Discipline Review that “offences referencing sexual orientation have continued to rise” within the wider context of data presented from the 2024/25 season. #FootballvHomophobia #FvH2026 #LGBTQfootball #FootballforEveryone 1/2

Dave Kopay, NFL’s first gay player, came out 50 years ago today. ‘Huge sense of relief.’ - www.outsports.com/2025/12/11/2...

NEW: Lewis Gibson isn’t just representing #TeamLGBTQ at #MilanoCortina2026, he’s helping to build it as a Pride House ambassador. He tells me having his husband, family and friends in the arena to cheer him and Lilah on will mean so much. For @outsports.com @sportsmedialgbt.com #Olympics #LGBTQ

Iran and Egypt are protesting the designation of their #FIFAWorldCup match in Seattle as a 'Pride Match,' with the countries' anti-gay laws.

The Egyptian Football Association says it has sent a formal letter to Fifa requesting "Pride Match" celebrations at one of their World Cup matches do not happen. A statement says they reject "in absolute terms" any activities linked to LGBTQ+ support during the match. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Moments like today show exactly why visibility matters. LGBTQI+ fans shouldn’t have to shrink to make others feel comfortable. Tonight our flag still flies and our community will continue to stand strong. Pride will always have a place at Our stadium and Our Club #COYS

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 A new documentary shows Millwall’s partnership with LGBTQ+ team Millwall Romans, challenging the club’s hostile image. Amid rising homophobic abuse in grassroots football, the project offers a safe space and a model for genuine inclusion in the men’s game.

NEW: The #FIFAWorldCup match in Seattle on June 26 had already been designated as a “Pride Match” before the fixtures were decided. Now we know the teams who will play in it… Egypt and Iran. Both nations have draconian anti-gay laws. For @outsports.com #LGBTQ #football @sportsmedialgbt.com

NEW: As Gianni Infantino danced to Village People’s “YMCA” at the #WorldCup2026 draw, it seemed the FIFA President had finally found the right mood for his famous “I feel gay” speech. Meanwhile, a gay former player is flagging LGBTQ safety at WC2026 games. For @outsports.com #WorldCupDraw

Thanks to our friends working on the FSA’s #FansforDiversity initiative for the recent opportunity to speak at their Hub meeting. At FvH, we’re busy planning for our annual Month of Action in February 2026, speaking to LGBTQ+ fan groups, club EDI leads, and other connections old and new. 1/2

NEW: Every #comingout story matters, more so for gay guys in sports, and it’s never a one-off. Movingly, influencer Tadhg O’Brien has shared his for the first time with his 150,000 followers and says he’s now returned to playing #GAA. We chatted for @outsports.com #LGBTQ #Ireland 🇮🇪🏳️‍🌈

🏅 NEW: Vicki Carter has received the British Empire Medal for services to LGBTQ inclusion in swimming and sports. The former co-chair of Out for Sport and Out To Swim collected her honour in a ceremony at the Tower of London. 🗣️ “you just feel so honoured and thrilled!” 1/2

Not only did this football journalist call out homophobia, but he also shared with viewers of his TV show that he’s a gay man. That took courage, in a sports culture where even wearing pink is still seen by some as a sign of weakness 🙄 For @outsports.com

📢 Ahead of the draw for the #FIFAWorldCup2026, the SRA, Dignity 2026, and @hrw.org will host a press briefing in Washington, DC, Dec 3, at 9:30 AM EST | 3:30 PM CET. 📩 DM for details.

In 1989, Jim Howley learned he had developed AIDS. Doctors told him he had 18 months left to live. Incredibly, 7 years later, Howley completed the #Ironman triathlon, inspiring other HIV+ athletes worldwide. He died in July 2025. Here is his remarkable story, on @outsports.com for #WorldAIDSDay

Marking #WorldAIDSDay2025 with Football v Homophobia ❤️

🗳️ The nominations box is OPEN for the Football v Homophobia Awards 🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️ Help us recognise all those who are helping to make football more #LGBTQ inclusive, wherever in the world they may be Read James’s #FvHAwards story on @outsports.com + nominate today!

NEW: Earlier this year, Swiss #tennis pro Mika Brunold shared images of homophobic slurs sent to him on Instagram, after he lost a close match on the ATP Challenger Tour. Today, the 21-year-old came out publicly as gay in a powerful post. Bravo Mika! 👏 For @outsports.com #LGBTQ #comingout

🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️ “Varsity understands multiple captains have expressed intentions to boycott the league if a vote results in a trans-exclusive women’s league under FA guidance.” (Via Varsity UK) #LGBTQfootball

Award winner urges global gamechangers to go for gold at unique LGBTQ soccer event - www.outsports.com/2025/11/28/2...

'Never paid for sports in my life': Montreal Victoire's hardcore fanbase find their hockey home montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...

1. It would appear that in recent reporting, the BBC is now using the phrase "biological male who identifies as a woman" when they mean to talk about a transgender woman. This is an incredibly demeaning way to talk about transgender women in news pieces. Subscribe to support our journalism.

🇧🇷 Vitor Roque could be a breakout star for Brazil at the #FIFAWorldCup… but why has the young striker just made a very public stand against homophobia? And what has a 🦌 and the number 2️⃣4️⃣ got to do with it? For @outsports.com #LGBTQ #football

1/ ⚠️ Breaking: At CDC, we've been told the US Government will not officially commemorate World AIDS Day this year. No explanation given.