LGBT History Month – Football Stories | Leah Galton and Geyse
As we continue our series on LGBT trailblaisers in football for LGBTQ+ History Month, we focus on two out and proud Manchester United Womens’ First Team players, Leah Galton and Geyse.
LGBT History Month – Football Stories | Thomas Hitzlsperger
Thomas Hitzlsperger is a German football pundit who played as a midfielder for Aston Villa, West Ham, Everton, Wolfsburg, Stuttgart and Lazio during his professional playing career. He also played for the German national team in 2005 and 2006, appearing in the 2006 World Cup.
LGBT History Month | Focus on Football – Quinn
Quinn is a Canadian soccer player who became the first out, trans, non-binary athlete to compete at the Olympics & the first to earn a gold medal.
LGBT History Month | Focus on Football – Justin Fashanu
Justin Fashanu was an English footballer who became the first professional footballer to be openly gay. He was also the first Black player to command a £1 million transfer fee. …
LGBT History Month | Focus on Football – Casey Stoney
Casey Stoney is a former player and current manager who played an instrumental role in the development of Manchester United’s Women’s team.
LGBT History Month | Focus on Football – Lily Parr
In the 1920s, during a time when women’s football had reached unprecedented popularity, Lily Parr was one of the most celebrated players in England.