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It’s time to embrace the radical potential of queer grassroots football

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While the gender binary is still central to professional sports, we can already find true and full queer inclusion within community clubs. Trans-focussed TRUK United FC is just one example, and it’s already made history (twice). WORDS BY JAMIE WINDUST PHOTOGRAPHY BY LIAM ASMAN DESIGN BY YOSEF PHELAN This is State of Play, a new column by GAY TIMES Contributing Editor Jamie Windust. Every month, Jamie will be jumping, running and diving head-first into the world of sport, movement and fitness. Exploring queer sporting excellence at every level, they’ll also…

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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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Zander Murray makes LGBTQ+ history as the SPFL’s only openly gay player

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Zander Murray has made LGBTQ+ history after signing with one of the Scottish Professional Football League’s (SPFL) top teams.  Back in September, 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…

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Zander Murray slams World Cup ambassador over anti-LGBTQ+ comments: “I felt deeply hurt”

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Openly gay footballer Zander Murray slammed Qatar World Cup ambassador Khalid Salman for his recent anti-LGBTQ+ comments.  On 8 November, the former Qatar international footballer told German broadcaster ZDF described the former Qatari international described homosexuality as “damage in the mind.” In Qatar, homosexuality is illegal and can be punished by penalties including flogging, imprisonment and even execution. “They have to accept our rules here,” he said of LGBTQ+ fans travelling to see the World Cup. “[Homosexuality] is haram. You know what haram means?” he said. When asked why it was…

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Openly gay footballer Zander Murray inspires a fan to come out

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Openly gay footballer Zander Murray shared a heartwarming message from a fan he inspired to come out. Back in September, the Gala Fairydean Rover 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…

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Zander Murray makes history as the first Scottish senior footballer to come out as gay

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Zander Murray has made history as the first Scottish senior football player to come out as gay.  On 17 September, the Gala Fairydean Rover striker opened up about his coming out journey in a heartfelt statement via the club’s website.  “First, it feels like the weight of the world is now off my shoulders. The reason I have decided to do this now is twofold. Firstly I was on holiday recently at a Pride event, and I have always been that closeted [that I] never to go to these things,…

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