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Footballer Josh Cavallo says he receives daily “death threats” since coming out as gay

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Josh Cavallo has opened up about the hate he receives for being an openly gay footballer. Back in 2021, the Adelaide United player made LGBTQ+ history after he came out in an emotional open letter. “It’s been a journey to get to this point in my life, but I couldn’t be happier with my decision to come out. I have been fighting my sexuality for six years now, and I’m glad I can put that to rest,” he wrote. “Growing up, I always felt the need to hide myself because…

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Why we need more trans visibility in football

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Sports journalist Grace Robertson explains what a powerful conversation, a game of footy and trans acceptance all have in common.   WORDS BY GRACE ROBERTSON IN COLLABORATION WITH VERSUS HEADER DESIGN BY JACK ROWE TW – Mentions of suicide and depression Why do I write about football? On one hand, the answer is pretty simple: it’s fun, and I like doing it. I feel incredibly privileged that this is what I do for a living. But there are times when I ask myself, with everything that’s going on in the world,…

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How football shirts help me understand my gender

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Whether it’s a popped-up collar, a clean V-neck cut or a boxy boyfriend fit, there’s gender euphoria to be found in football shirts.  WORDS BY ZOYA RAZA-SHEIKH IN COLLABORATION WITH VERSUS HEADER DESIGN BY JACK ROWE Growing up, men’s football was all over the telly. My older brother was a massive Manchester United fan and would watch every game he could, sometimes I’d even watch with him. I loved seeing the players beeline across the pitch, socks pulled up over their calves, sweat-soaked shirts hugging their chests. I would examine…

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“I’m in it for life”: How being gay shaped my relationship with Chelsea

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First up in our editorial collaboration with Versus, Jake ‘Snake’ Denton reflects on the lasting impact of homophobic chants, football heteronormativity and his “love affair” with the sport. WORDS BY SNAKE DENTON IN COLLABORATION WITH VERSUS HEADER DESIGN BY JACK ROWE TW – Mentions of suicide and depression. “Dad, what’s a rent boy?” It was a question that my father probably didn’t know how to answer. Not that he had strong opinions about young male prostitutes, one way or another. There were just some things you’d rather not explain to…

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Red Pitch is an impressive piece of new writing with some great acting – review

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Tyrell Williams’ debut play, Red Pitch, previously ran at the Bush Theatre and earned an enviable number of rave reviews, picking up a series of new writing awards along the way. This week it made its West End debut at the @sohoplace theatre and it’s refreshingly different from anything else playing in central London right now. It’s about football – which, we’ve found, generally makes for pretty compelling theatre, given the game tends to be quite dramatic anyway (especially all the behind-the-scenes shenanigans). Red Pitch tells the story of three…

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How the Women’s Super League became the pinnacle of UK sapphic culture

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From seeking out your sporty gf to scouting the WAGS of the women’s game, the football gays and theys have found their pride and place in the stands of the women’s football queer community. WORDS BY ZOYA RAZA-SHEIKH HEADER DESIGN BY ANISA CLEAVER There’s no place like the Emirates Stadium for an Arsenal women’s game. Gunners and Pride flags run alongside the pitch and red and white jacquard scarves fill the stands as fan-led chants take over: “We’ve got McCabe, Katie McCabe – I just don’t think you understand!”  It’s…

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‘Ripe!’ puts a sporty, sapphic spin on the ‘enemies to lovers’ trope

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Ripe! is a story of football rivalries, broken limbs and queer love. Executive producer, US women’s soccer champion Kelley O’Hara, reflects on the switch from the pitch to the movie industry and the making of this coming-of-age tale. WORDS BY ZOYA RAZA-SHEIKH IMAGES COURTESY OF TUSK In 2002 cult classic Bend It Like Beckham was released. Starring Parminder Nagra and Kiera Knightley, the beloved sports comedy was quickly dubbed an honorary queer film favourite thanks to Nagra and Knightley’s undeniable on-screen chemistry that should’ve ended with the pair becoming more…

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“I have achieved what I wanted to”: Scotland’s first gay footballer Zander Murray to retire

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Zander Murray has announced his retirement from football.  Back in September 2022, the talented striker made history as the first Scottish senior football player to come out as gay. “First, it feels like the weight of the world is now off my shoulders…It can be difficult, and you can feel very alone,” he said via the club’s website. Since coming out, Murray has continued to make waves in the sports world with his LGBTQIA+ activism and dynamic plays on the field. However on 26 December, the 32-year-old shocked fans when…

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Football star Zander Murray on coming out: “I’m learning how to be gay at 31”

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Zander Murray has reflected on his coming out journey in a new interview. Back in September 2022, the talented striker made history as the first Scottish senior football player to come out as gay. “First, it feels like the weight of the world is now off my shoulders…It can be difficult, and you can feel very alone,” he said via the club’s website. “I knew I was different for many years, but with other people in the game coming out, it’s been amazing. “Hopefully, the SFA can work with other…

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US football star Megan Rapinoe to retire after 2023 NWSL season

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US football star Megan Rapinoe has announced her retirement.  On 8 July, the beloved athlete revealed that the current NWSL season and upcoming 2023 Women’s World Cup would be her last during a pregame press conference.  “It’s with a really deep sense of peace and gratitude and excitement that I want to share with you guys that this is going to be my last season,” she said.  “Obviously, there will be more to come further down the road after. I just want to say thank you to everybody, to you…

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