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Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna comments on Sam Morsy armband controversy
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Ipswich Town captain Sam Morsy chose not to wear a rainbow armband against Crystal Palace and manager Kieran McKenna has explained the club's position on the midfielder's decision
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Sam Morsy's reason for Rainbow armband refusal as Ipswich Town issue statement
Ipswich Town FC
The Rainbow Laces campaign returned to the Premier League on Saturday - but Sam Morsy refused to wear a Rainbow armband in support, the only top-flight captain to do so
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Stonewall launch #KeepItUp challenge as Rainbow Laces kicks off 10th anniversary
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Stonewall have launched a new social media challenge to encourage fans and players to continue the drive for equality for the LGBT+ community as Rainbow Laces returns for its 10th year
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Gary Lineker throws support behind campaign to commemorate first openly gay footballer
Gary Lineker
English football legend has backed a campaign raising funds to build a statue of Justin Fashanu, who became the first professional player to come as gay in 1990
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England captain Harry Kane urged to show more support for LGBT+ community as FIFA slammed
Harry Kane
Harry Kane was set to wear a One Love armband to show support for the LGBT+ community but backtracked after threats from FIFA, but openly gay footballer Collin Martin believes he can do more
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Trailblazing Jake Daniels blasts Qatar World Cup and asks: 'Why should I hide who I am?'
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Daniels became the first active professional English footballer to come out as gay in May and has now slammed World Cup hosts Qatar for their dreadful record on LGBT+ rights
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Hunted, arrested and beaten: Stomach-churning reality for LGBT+ community in Qatar
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Qatar is about to host the World Cup, but there are major concerns over the country's human rights record, especially towards the LGBT+ community, with same-sex relationships illegal
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Arsenal welcome bisexual footballer targeted by homophobic abuse days after coming out
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Arsenal's support of Stonewall's Rainbow Laces campaign saw them welcome Jahmal Howlett-Mundle to the Emirates Stadium for the Premier League game against Nottingham Forest
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Chelsea issue statement as Erik ten Hag condemns homophobic chants in Man Utd draw
Chelsea FC
Homophobic chanting was heard during the Premier League draw between Chelsea and Manchester United, with those on both sides issuing responses to events at Stamford Bridge
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'Rainbow Laces campaign continues to change the game - but we haven't won yet'
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The Rainbow Laces campaign kicks off again on October 19 in a year where Blackpool's Jake Daniels became England's first out, gay footballer in over 30 years - but Stonewall's Director of Programmes, Liz Ward, explains the challenges that still lie ahead
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New footage emerges of moment Josh Cavallo came out as gay to teammates in dressing room
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Adelaide United star Josh Cavallo became the world's only active openly gay top-flight footballer when he came out last October, with a new documentary capturing the moment
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Zander Murray becomes first openly gay Scottish footballer: "I thought enough is enough"
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Gala Fairydean Rovers striker Zander Murray said "the weight of the world is now off my shoulders" after becoming the first openly gay active footballer in Scotland
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CPS confirm "vile and disgusting" homophobic chant is hate crime and not "harmless banter"
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EXCLUSIVE: Conor Gallagher and Billy Gilmour have both been subjected to the chant this season, with the Crown Prosecution Service making it clear that it will now be treated as a hate crime
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Two Wolves fans arrested by police for homophobic abuse at Brighton match
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Two Wolves supporters were arrested by Sussex Police after homophobic abuse directed at Brighton fans with the club condemning their behaviour
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Graeme Souness claims football has created 'uncomfortable environment' for gay players
Graeme Souness
Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness was speaking as the Premier League celebrated Stonewall's Rainbow Laces campaign across matches this weekend
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Damning stats show 20% of football fans are 'comfortable' with homophobia in game
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Much has been done to stamp out homophobia in football in recent years, but an eye-opening YouGov survey found that just 37 per cent of fans think the game is becoming a safer space for players to come out
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The Gay Footballer Twitter account has left me insulted - it was disrespectful to so many people struggling
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The Gay Footballer Twitter account was deleted just hours before it was claimed a Championship player would come out publicly
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Rainbow Laces 2018: Why Wembley arches will be lit up for historic football game tonight
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Stonewall FC will play the first regular season non-League game at Wembley tonight to mark The FA's support for the Rainbow Laces campaign
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