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Human rights campaigner fears ‘gay-bashing’ attacks by locals at Qatar World Cup

LGBTQ+ visitors to Qatar for the World Cup could be left open to “gay-bashing” attacks from locals with the security forces lacking the resources to protect them, a Qatari human rights campaigner has said. Concerns have been raised over what sort of ...

09 Oct 2022 at 12:00

Sport

Kick It Out welcomes FA move to charge clubs over ‘Chelsea rent boy’ chants

Kick It Out says the Football Association being able to charge clubs over ‘Chelsea rent boy’ chants is a “necessary measure” and looks forward to the governing body applying the rules “appropriately and consistently” to future cases. The FA ...

12 Jan 2023 at 15:23

Sport

5 talking points ahead of the Women’s World Cup

The ninth FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off with New Zealand taking on Norway on July 20 followed by the Republic of Ireland’s tournament debut against Australia, the Kiwis’ co-hosts, at Sydney’s sold-out Stadium Australia later on the ...

14 Jul 2023 at 06:00

Sport

Sarina Wiegman keeping out of discussions over World Cup bonuses

England manager Sarina Wiegman insisted she has not waded into a rumoured row surrounding World Cup bonuses. Wiegman’s side open their campaign in earnest on July 22 when they face Haiti in Brisbane, but they will first take on FIFA ...

13 Jul 2023 at 08:22

Sport

England to select different ‘Unite’ armband for each match at World Cup

England captain Millie Bright will wear armbands advocating for inclusion, Indigenous People and gender equality in the Lionesses’ respective first three World Cup matches, the FA has confirmed. Players have the choice of wearing ...

20 Jul 2023 at 22:00

Sport

England undecided over armband for World Cup opener

England players are still in the process of deciding which of FIFA’s eight approved armbands captain Millie Bright might wear in the Lionesses’ World Cup opener, midfielder Jordan Nobbs has revealed. Controversy surrounding the ...

20 Jul 2023 at 06:00

Sport

FIFA criticised for lack of pro LGBTQ+ stance in new ‘Unite’ armbands

The World Cup begins on Thursday and captains will wear FIFA’s new ‘Unite’ armbands, but the governing body of world football has been criticised for a lack of pro LGBTQ+ stance. It was announced last month that FIFA had ...

18 Jul 2023 at 11:33

Sport

Players must be free to speak on social issues, says Football Australia CEO

Football Australia is working with FIFA to create an environment CEO James Johnson hopes will enable players to speak “freely” on issues including LGBTQ+ rights at this summer’s Women’s World Cup in Australia and New ...

21 Feb 2023 at 21:33

Forest investigating allegations of homophobic abuse by fans at Brighton game

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Forest investigating allegations of homophobic abuse from fans at Brighton game

Nottingham Forest are working with the police to identify fans who are believed to have directed homophobic abuse at Brighton players and supporters on Saturday. The behaviour under investigation took place during a ...

28 Nov 2023 at 08:55

Sport

Luton fined and issued with action plan over homophobic chanting at Brighton

Luton have been fined £120,000 by the Football Association and issued with a two-year action plan after their fans’ homophobic chanting at Brighton on the opening day of the season. The Hatters, promoted to the top ...

23 Nov 2023 at 17:28

Lifestyle

TV vet Dr James Greenwood: ‘There’s a lot of misunderstanding around surrogacy’

Dr James Greenwood is relishing his new role as father to three-month-old Oliver, who he and his husband, Mark, had via surrogate. “Fatherhood is magical,” the resident vet on BBC Morning Live enthuses. “It’s hard ...

08 Aug 2023 at 07:00

Sport

Crown Prosecution Service investigating homophobic chants from Forest fans

Homophobic chanting from some Nottingham Forest fans during the Premier League match against Chelsea on New Year’s Day is being looked at by the Crown Prosecution Service. Chelsea’s official LGBTQ+ supporters ...

03 Jan 2023 at 17:08

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