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João Lucas Reis se convierte en el primer tenista profesional en activo en declararse públicamente homosexual

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El tenista brasileño João Lucas Reis da Silva se ha convertido en el primer jugador del circuito ATP en declararse públicamente homosexual. Aunque no realizó una declaración explícita sobre su orientación sexual, Reis da Silva felicitó a su pareja a través de Instagram, lo que ha sido interpretado como una salida del armario. En su publicación, el tenista compartió una serie de fotos junto al modelo y actor Guilherme Sampaio, acompañadas del mensaje: “Feliz cumpleaños, feliz vida, te quiero mucho”. Esta declaración implícita marca un momento significativo en la historia…

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Debuta en España el primer equipo de fútbol formado íntegramente por personas trans

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El Fénix Fútbol Club es “un equipo de chicos trans enteramente creado por chicos trans”. Desde esta temporada 2024/2025, el primer equipo federado compuesto por jugadores trans compite en el grupo 22 de la Cuarta Categoría Catalana. Integrado dentro de la estructura de la Peña Recreativa Sant Feliu, el Fénix FC hizo su debut el pasado 21 de septiembre. El equipo, que toma su nombre del mítico ave que renace de sus cenizas y simboliza el renacimiento, ha tenido que superar prejuicios y trámites burocráticos de todo tipo hasta conseguir…

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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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“I like to kiss guys”: Track star and model Trey Cunningham comes out as gay

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American hurdler and model Trey Cunningham has come out as gay. In an interview with The New York Times, the 25-year-old athlete opened up about his sexuality for the first time, revealing that he came out to his friends and family five years ago. Cunningham, who specialises in 110 metre hurdles, described it as the “scariest thing I’ve ever done”. He explained that his decision to come out publicly stems from a track training technique, where “we say our goals out loud”: “If there’s something we want to achieve, we say it.…

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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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“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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England Women’s World Cup: Sarina Wiegman announces Lionesses squad

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Sarina Wiegman has named the 23-player squad that will represent England at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Millie Bright, Lucy Bronze, Rachel Daly, Mary Earps, Alex Greenwood, Georgia Stanway and Keira Walsh have all been announced. The players made the cut for the Lionesses squad that reached the World Cup semi-finals in 2019. Wiegman said: “I have huge belief in this squad and we’re very fortunate to be selecting a fantastic group of players to travel to Australia. “We know we will face tough…

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England’s Lionesses score blue shorts in new kit to tackle period concerns

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England’s national women’s football team have unveiled a striking new kit, which swaps white shorts for a darker navy blue, to alleviate concerns of competing while on their periods. The Lionesses’ new home kit pays homage to past and present with its iconic white jersey, taking inspiration from the original 1923 Wembley’s white design, while paying tribute to England’s traditional colours. A new move has been made to introduce blue shorts in response to squad members calling for darker colours due to period anxiety. The new colours tie back to…

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Leah Williamson wants Lionesses to wear OneLove armband at 2023 World Cup

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England captain Leah Williamson hopes England will be able to wear the OneLove armband, at the World Cup in July, as an act of “solidarity” with LGBTQ+ players. Williamson, 25, will be wearing the armband, representing the national team, during the Arnold Clark Cup tournament which kicks off on 16 February. “We’re never shy in saying what we stand for,” said Williamson. “We’re a squad that embraces equality and we have a number of people that feel very strongly about it. It’s not even a question for us really. “We…

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Trailblazing gay rugby player and bobsledder Simon Dunn dies, aged 35

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Simon Dunn has tragically passed away. The Australian rugby player and former bobsledder was found dead in Surry Hills, Sydney, on 21 January. He was 35-years-old. A police spokesperson said in a statement: “The body is believed to be that of the 35-year-old occupant. Officers from Surry Hills Police Area Command have commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding his death, which is not being treated as suspicious.” Simon’s agent, Ruby Rose Management, said he was “loved by family and friends, adored by fans, media and social platforms all over the globe,”…

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