Gramsci Nass says men’s football should continue to work to create a more inclusive culture so that gay or bisexual people know they will be supported if they want to come out.
Speaking in Suri, A. Super sunday Discussions with fellow studio guest Alex Scott to illustrate the annual activities of the Rainbow Lace campaign believe that there are still many difficulties in continuing the game with LGBT + involvement, such as homophobic language and behavior in dressing rooms, and There are fears that he or his club may lose profitable sponsorship deals.
A year ago, the former Liverpool and Scotland star spoke Super sunday About her experience of participating in the annual Brighton Pride Parade in August 2019, explaining how being part of the festivities “changed my attitude” about such events organized by LGBT + community community.
In a video call with two fans of Arsenal’s LGBT + and affiliate group Gay Gunners, reacting to a film featuring Hector Ballerina, describing the challenges faced by fans during match days. Sonny said: “How sad it would be if you were really passionate about something but you could not go there because you were afraid of being abused and you would not be accepted?
“I teach my kids – ‘Every morning you get up, try and learn something’. I’m a man in his 60s, I want to learn.
Soos spoke of his positive experience at Brighton Pride last year, in which he led a group of amateur footballers from the LGBT + community community at the parade.
“I went down to Brighton and it was interesting. The cross-section of the people there, the atmosphere … I came away feeling rich for the experience.
“I had a very interesting day. I also learned a lot about myself. The dressing room was homophobic when it was playing, and I’m sure some dressing rooms still have this part and parcel today.
“It will be really difficult for that brave man to come out one day.”
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Scott, who has won 140 England caps and spent most of his career at Arsenal, says he has always welcomed the women’s blood sport to LGBT + people.
In an interview with members of the Gay Gunners, Ballerin cited a high-level investigation into Premier League footballers, and their attention has been focused on social media, and Scott says there are differences between men’s and women’s sports. Is different.
Scott believes Ballerin’s talks with Arsenal fans will help educate
“Players are already abusing – to add to it (coming out), it’s another layer,” Scott said.
“Football In football, the fan base is different. The fans who show up there don’t necessarily have to judge but love the game as a spectacle.
“It in turn wipes out players. They feel they are in a safe environment, and may be open about who they are and their sexuality.”
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Recognize the effect of Rainbow lace And the dialogues that generate campaigns encourage Scott to raise awareness of LGBT + involvement for the benefit of everyone involved in the game.
“People should not go to a football match and think they are in an unsafe place or they have to argue with people because who they are is their true self,” he added.
“People are talking openly about it and supporting everyone – it needs to be negotiated.”
The Premier League is showing support for Rainbow Lace with special handshake boards, ball poles, corner flags and captain’s hands.
On the possibility of a gay or bisexual player coming out in public, Scott says the very benevolent effect of such a decision could ultimately allay any concerns about negativity for that person.
“It takes a brave man – yes, they will suffer, but they will open the way for other people.”
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