Competing for more than goals
Today is the final day of the European Championship 2020, in 2021, whose central campaign was #EqualGame. How did that go?
Thomas Hitzlsperger: Coming out for inclusion
Thomas Hitzlsperger came out as an openly gay man.
Violette Morris: Heroine, Sportswoman, Collaborator
She challenged cultural norms, but was killed a collaborator in war-torn France.
Vikash Dhorasoo: Vocal for change
An advocate for equality and social issues.
Justin Fashanu: Casualty of prejudice?
Justin Fashanu was the first black footballer to be transferred for £1 million and was the first high-level footballer to “come out” as a gay man.
John Blankenstein: Arbiter of LGBT Rights
John Blankenstein was a respected referee, and is remembered for being an activist for LGBT rights. His story is one about social equality and exclusion.
Megan Rapinoe: Champion of Women’s Rights
Megan Rapinoe was the “face of women’s football” as the captain of the dominant US team during the 2019 World Cup. Her story in one was equality and education.
