LGBT History Month | Focus on Football – John Blankenstein
John Blankenstein was a Dutch professional football referee and one of the first gay officials at the top level of men’s football. During his career, Blankenstein became one of the …
John Blankenstein was a Dutch professional football referee and one of the first gay officials at the top level of men’s football. During his career, Blankenstein became one of the …
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.
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. …
Casey Stoney is a former player and current manager who played an instrumental role in the development of Manchester United’s Women’s team.
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.
