Gay referee divides opinion in Turkish football
A football referee in Turkey has claimed he was dismissed by the game's governing body for being gay.
Fears for gay participants of World Outgames
LGBT people may face imprisonment or even capital punishment after taking part in the annual World Outgames, a policitian has warned.
First trans man to play competitive football in Australia
Next season, a 25-year-old trans man will become the first to play competitive football in a men's team in Australia. Will, who did not want to give his full name, has been living as a man for the last two years.
London team victorious at gay football championship
Richmond-based London Falcons FC are celebrating after winning the annual Gay Footballers' Support Network National five-a-side Championship in Cardiff.
Boy, 14, found guilty of chanting homophobic abuse at footballer Sol Campbell
A 14-year-old boy and a 42-year-old man were today found guilty of shouting "disgusting" homophobic abuse at footballer Sol Campbell at a match in September last year.
Gay footballers celebrate win privately for fear of being outed
The Scottish football team which won the Gay National League Cup had to celebrate its victory in private because some players were afraid of losing their jobs.
Transexual tennis star beaten at Buenos Aires tournament
It has been over three decades since Renee Richards became the first transsexual in professional tennis. However, a Chilean transsexual called Andrea Paredes von Roth made her debut in Buenos Aires in a Futures tournament at the age of 37 yesterday.
Football Association begins research on homophobia in sport
The FA has started to conduct research in an attempt to crack down on gender discrimination and homophobia. To do this, they have recruited two researchers to find out more about the football experience of people from gay, lesbian and bi-sexual communities.
Football bodies urged to crack down on homophobic and racist abuse
The Professional Footballers' Association warned yesterday that football governing bodies must take stronger action on racism and homophobia or risk footballers going on strike.
Olympics winner: 'Being gay cost me sponsorships'
Matthew Mitcham, the Australian diver who won the ten-metre platform gold medal at the Beijing Olympics, has said he believes he lost sponsorship deals due to being openly gay.
Former baseball star Lenny Dykstra refutes homophobia claims
Former Mets player Lenny Dykstra has been accused of using homophobic, racist and sexist language in a GQ interview. Written by Kevin Coughlin, who used to work on one of Dykstra's publications, The Players Club, the article alleges offensive comments made by Dykstra.
Italian footballer calls homosexuality 'a sin'
Juventus defender Nicola Legrottaglie has denounced homosexuality as a sin and said it is "seen like fashion" these days. In his autobiography, released today, he discussed his Christian beliefs and recommended that gay people should read the Bible.
FA to launch anti-homophobia campaign
The Football Association is planning to release a DVD to raise awareness of homophobia in the sport.
Gay Olympic hero to become men's health 'ambassador'
He may still be waiting for big name sponsors to beat a path to his door, but Australian diver Matthew Mitcham has been asked to take up an important role in his home country.
David Beckham subjected to homophobic abuse during England match
An international match between Spain and England on Wednesday was marred by homophobic chanting, according to the Gay Football Supporters Network.
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