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“I’ll miss being on the pitch”: US football star Christen Press announces retirement

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It’s the end of an era! US women’s football star Christen Press is retiring.  The Angel City FC player – who is openly gay – announced the bittersweet news in a statement via the team’s website. “It’s hard to find the words to say goodbye to a sport that has defined my life for over three decades. Football has given me everything, and I will miss being on the pitch so very much,” she wrote. “Thank you to my family, friends, teammates, coaches, and community for this beautiful ride. I promise we…

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Openly gay footballer Jakub Jankto retires after suffering a “very serious injury”

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Openly gay football star Jakub Jankto is hanging up his cleats. Over the last few months, fans have speculated that the 29-year-old athlete may have left the sport due to his absence from the 2024-2025 season and the expiration of his contract with Italian Serie A club Cagliari Calcio in June. On Thursday (21 August), the 29-year-old player took to his Instagram story to address the whispers, confirming that he had indeed retired due to suffering a serious injury. “I’ve received too many messages [about whether I’m] continuing in football…

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‘The Lionesses’ Euros win was a landmark moment for queer visibility’

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Just Like Us ambassador Rush Mittal reflects on the queer significance of the Lionesses’ historic 2025 Euros victory. WORDS BY RUSH MITTAL The Lionesses are now back-to-back champions of Europe, this time after a thrilling tournament and a final that felt like it contained the heartbeat of every queer fan watching. Against the world champions, Spain, this match went the full distance and then some. You could see it in every tackle, every clearance, every goal celebration. Hannah Hampton fighting through a bloody nose, Lucy Bronze taping her own leg…

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Gay footballer Josh Cavallo signs with Peterborough Sports FC after moving to the UK

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Josh Cavallo has started a new chapter in his football journey. Earlier this month, the openly gay athlete announced that he was leaving his native country of Australia for the United Kingdom. “It’s not goodbye forever, but now, it’s time to leave the nest with my fiancé by my side. Football and life have taken me further than I ever imagined, and new opportunities have led to a new life waiting for us across the world,” he wrote. “I never imagined that living my truth would unlock doors from the…

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US football star Tobin Heath announces retirement

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Accalimed US women’s football star Tobin Heath is hanging up her cleats. In a recent episode of her podcast, The RE-CAP Show, which she co-hosts with partner and fellow football star Christian Press, the Olympic gold medalist confirmed her retirement after being absent from the sport for nearly three years. While reflecting on her departure, Heath revealed that her decision stemmed from the various injuries that she had endured. “Over New Year’s, I actually came to the full acceptance that I wasn’t going to be playing, which was like a…

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“It’s not goodbye forever”: Openly gay footballer Josh Cavallo announces major life update

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Josh Cavallo is embarking on a new life chapter. Back in 2021, the talented footballer made LGBTQIA+ history after he came out as gay 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 I was ashamed – ashamed I…

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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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