FootballvHomophobia

FvH is an international initiative opposing homophobia in football (soccer). We tackle anti-LGBTIQ+ discrimination at all levels of the game | #FvH2026 #FvT2026

[PSRA Officials @PSRAofficials]

This Pride Month we recognize PSRA member Brooke Mayo for making history as the first openly gay match official at a Men’s World Cup. We are grateful for her courage to break this barrier so that officials in all leagues and levels of the beautiful game feel comfortable being their authentic selves.

#PrideMonth

[Rhode Island FC @RhodeIslandFC]

Proud to celebrate with our community 🌈

We loved spending the weekend at PrideFest and taking part in the Illuminated Night Parade alongside Boston Legacy FC and Defiance 1636!

[Suomen Palloliitto @Palloliitto]

Suomen Palloliiton missio ”Jalkapalloa jokaiselle” sisältää laajan yhdenvertaisuuden tavoitteen. Sanoma on yksiselitteinen ja tarkoittaa, että suomalaisen jalkapallon ja futsalin ovet ovat auki jokaiselle ihmiselle, jokaisena päivänä sukupuoleen, seksuaaliseen suuntautumiseen tai muuhun taustaan katsomatta.

#Palloliitto

[Bohemian Football Club @bfcdublin]

📻To mark its fifth year and to celebrate Pride Month, the Bohs Pride Committee are releasing a short two-episode series examining LGBTQI+ inclusivity in football called THE BOHS PRIDE PODCAST: https://t.co/jhwzlLKuDo

The Pride Committee would love you to listen, and to share, as they believe the story Bohs has to tell around its work on LGBTQI+ inclusivity in football is an important one. They hope the podcast can reach out to as many people as possible - in football, in the LGBTQI+ community, and to allies.

Times are changing, and not always in a good way. Stories connect, encourage, and build resolve. Your support matters.

The first episode examines LGBTQI+ inclusivity in football in Ireland and is available to listen to on all major platforms from today (Monday 22nd June). The episode is presented by three Bohs members - Jim McElroy, Mary Nolan and Luciano Santis -  on behalf of the Pride Committee and features guest interviews with Dr Matty Kennedy, Jamie Farrelly and Ella Nic An tSionnaigh. Matty is the author of the first ever LGBTQI+ Inclusivity In Irish Football study, which was launched at Leinster House (the Irish Houses of Parliament) in November 2025. Jamie is a Bohs fan and is a member of the LGBTQI+ specific football club, the Dublin Devils. Ella is a lifelong Bohs fan and is active as a player, coach and official in Gaelic Games.

The second episode, which will focus on what our club does to support LGBTQI+ inclusivity in football, will drop on Monday 29th June. This episode will feature interviews with one of our club's historians, Gerry Farrell, and with Bohs Chief Operating Officer, Jimmy Dignam.

To contact the Pride Committee email [email protected] or find them at bohemianspride on Instagram.

Bain taitneamh as an gclár agus Bród faoi mhaise daoibh!! // Enjoy the episode and Happy Pride!!

[HJK Helsinki @hjkhelsinki]

Klubi kuuluu kaikille 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

HJK on aina ollut ja tulee aina olemaan seura, jossa jokainen saa olla oma klubilainen itsensä. Meillä ovet ovat avoinna. Meillä on painava vastuu olla yhdenvertaisuuden puolella ja mahdollistaa lapsille ja nuorille turvallinen ympäristö kasvaa. Nyt ja aina. Rohkeutta on rakastaa ja näyttää se avoimesti.

Tämän viikon ajan HJK:n logo on sateenkaaren väreissä muistuttaakseemme avoimesta ja yhdenvertaisesta seurayhteisöstä, jossa kukaan ei saa jäädä yksin.

#HJK #OnVainYksiKlubi

[Rainbow Blades @rainbow_blades]

Rainbow Blades representing at Kelham Pride 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

It was great to have so many members join us for the parade and enjoy the day ⚔️

Thanks to everyone who made Kelham Pride such a brilliant celebration of community and inclusion 🌈❤️

[Portland Thorns FC @ThornsFC]

You still haven’t met all of the people who are going to love you ♥️

Thank you Blcksmth, for celebrating Pride with us this month 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

[Chron @chron]

⚽ For years, Stephen Olsen felt like he had to leave part of himself off the soccer field.

Now, the Houston native helps lead Space City Pride FC, an LGBTQ+ soccer club creating a welcoming space for players of all skill levels to compete, connect and be themselves. As Houston hosts World Cup matches, the club hopes to inspire even more people to join the game.

🔗 Read more at https://t.co/IcbYHmVy55

#Houston #Soccer #WorldCup #LGBTQ

[Outsports @outsports]

Brooke Mayo is the first publicly out gay referee to officiate a men’s FIFA World Cup match. Her wife supported her at the Women’s World Cup in 2023.

https://t.co/IrwREMCAEv

[Sevenoaks Town FC @SevenoaksTownFC]

Football is all about being there for your teammates on and off the pitch ⚽💙

This Men’s Health Week, we’re encouraging everyone to start a conversation.

Men are still less likely to seek medical advice, speak up when something doesn’t feel right, or access support for their mental health. Too often, problems are ignored until they reach crisis point.

Looking after yourself isn’t a sign of weakness. Whether it’s booking that health check, opening up to someone, or simply asking a mate how they’re doing, small actions can make a big difference.

If something doesn’t feel right, speak to someone. And if a friend comes to mind, give them a call.

One conversation could make all the difference 🙏

🔵⚫️ | #Sevenoaks #STFC

[Jon Holmes @jonboy79]

⚽🏳️‍🌈 A little bit of men's World Cup history will be made on Thursday, when Brooke Mayo officiates as an assistant referee in the Czech Republic v South Africa game in Atlanta.

For @outsports #LGBTQfootball #FIFAWorldCup @FootballPrideUK
https://t.co/CDu8VTWOf8

[San Diego Wave FC @sandiegowavefc]

we love love 💙🥹

congrats to @sandra_panos1 on her wedding! 💍

[Jon Holmes @jonboy79]

🏳️‍🌈 NEW: Today marks 10 years since Michael Bradley wore the first Pride rainbow captain’s armband, in tribute to the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting a few days earlier.

I spoke to Bradley about his memories of that #USMNT match, for @outsports
https://t.co/Z8lChEULp0

[Fulham Football Club @FulhamFC]

We're proud to officially launch FUL OF PRIDE, Fulham's new fan-led LGBTQ+ Supporters Group. 🤍

The group aims to build community and connection, support the Club's ongoing commitment to inclusion and progress, and help create a more inclusive matchday experience.

[Fulham Football Club @FulhamFC]

"We don't need to hide in the shadows anymore."

Meet lifelong Fulham fan Rhys, Chair of FUL OF PRIDE.

[Orlando Pride @ORLPride]

Today and always, Orlando United 🕊️

The 10 Years of Orlando United commemorative shirt is now available, with proceeds supporting The Center Orlando through the Orlando Soccer Foundation. Available now at https://t.co/DOXBkjR8IQ 🌈

[Amnesty International USA @amnestyusa]

Tonight, the U.S. kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on home soil with Paraguay vs the USA. But the game goes beyond what happens on the pitch.

When it comes to human rights, the governments of every nation still have work to do to. As the 2026 World Cup gets underway, we're calling on the governments of host and participating countries to show that respect for human rights is part of the game, too.

Because when the ball starts rolling, humanity must win.

➡️ Take action now: https://t.co/2YwSiXZqmW

[The Athletic | Football @TheAthleticFC]

Since 2015 the Mexican football federation have been fined more than $1m by FIFA for their fans' repeated use of a homophobic slur during matches.

It is a chant that has both shamed and divided Mexican football over the last decade.

Attempts to stop it — including Mexico's most famous players begging the fans not to do it — have had little impact.

Mexico fans have even started teaching it to supporters from other nations.

@JackLang on the slur that hangs over Mexico ahead of the World Cup opener.

https://t.co/GAJOErpGJR

[Minky Worden @MinkysHighjinks]

As the 2026 tournament kicks off, *The World Is Worried About The #WorldCup*

@FIFAcom should heed fan groups from @3LionsPride to the @FootieMob to the Galactic Ambassadors, who say the World Cup should be a global celebration of soccer—not a cause for fear about abusive US immigration arrests, anti-LGBT policies, and ugly exclusion on the basis of nationality;

My article in @Forbes: https://t.co/4liqJYmSFF

[FootballvHomophobia @FvHtweets]

Read more in the article on our website, where you can access the pod 🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️

Produced by @SportsMediaLGBT

#FvH2026 #LGBTQfootball #FIFAWorldCup

@FootballPrideUK @PrideinFootball

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[FootballvHomophobia @FvHtweets]

🗣️ “The World Cup is one of those rare moments… the competition and Prides are going to be happening at the same time, and I wanted to bring them together” - @Dr_NassMohamed

🎧 Learn about the #LoveIsTheGoal campaign by listening to a special episode of the FvH Podcast…l

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