Tag: Football Association
I paid Justin Fashanu £75,000 to keep quiet about being gay
John Fashanu has said he paid his late brother Justin £75,000 not to reveal he was gay, PA Sport reports.
Tom Bosworth: Race walker criticises FA over approach to gay players
British race walker Tom Bosworth has criticised the Football Association for wanting “to create a gay day”.
Referee Ryan Atkin from Plymouth becomes England’s first openly gay official
Ryan Atkin will be the first openly gay professional referee officiating in the English Football League this season.
Police drops investigation of homophobic chants at Chelsea v Manchester United game
The Metropolitan Police has closed an investigation into allegations of homophobic chanting at Chelsea’s FA Cup win over Manchester United earlier this month.
English FA chief : Gay footballers should come out together
The head of the English Football Association (FA) Greg Clarke has said he has spoken to gay players and has suggested that they publicly announce their sexuality collectively.
Football Association denies they are in talks with gay soccer players
The Football Association reports that they are not in talks with gay players considering coming out despite a recent claim by a lawmaker.