What role do football clubs and organizations play in promoting inclusivity today? Are there any campaigns currently running to combat homophobia in football?

Nov 18, 2017 ... A film about the tragic story of Hackney-born Justin Fashanu, the first openly gay British footballer has been taken up by streaming giant Netflix. Feb 11, 2019 ... Justinus Soni "Justin" Fashanu, British Nigerian was a footballer who played for a variety of clubs between 1978 and 1997. Feb 27, 2023 ... Justin Fashanu came out as gay via an interview with the tabloid newspaper The Sun. In doing so, he became the first openly gay professional footballer in the ... Jul 6, 2010 ... Justin Fashanu - not only the first openly gay footballer, but the first black player to command a £1 million transfer fee - committed suicide. Sep 17, 2022 ... Justin Fashanu was Britain's first openly gay footballer. He was beautiful and talented. I knew him (we had a brief thing). End game. The Mail on Sunday, July 12 1998. Football star. Black hero. Gay icon. Justin Fashanu carried a lot of labels, and ... Oct 22, 2020 ... A week later, his brother, fellow footballer John Fashanu, disowned Justin in the black newspaper, The Voice. “John Fashanu: My gay brother is ... Dec 2, 2022 ... Programme information reads: "In 1981, at 20 years old, Justin Fashanu signs to Nottingham Forest, becoming the first Black British footballer ... Feb 10, 2025 ... Justin Fashanu: The First Openly Gay Footballer ⚽🏳️‍ In 1990, Justin Fashanu became the first professional footballer to come out as gay—but ... Apr 28, 2022 ... There has still not been another openly gay Black footballer since Justin Fashanu. Twenty-four years on from his death, the one thing that resonates most ...