
This day commemorates the birth of Justin Fashanu – the first front-line footballer to come out of the closet in the media openly.
Join the Gay Sitges Link #XutemContraLHomophobia initiative, which has also joined the Federació Catalana de Futbol and Generalitat de Catalunya, by means of the Direcció General d’Igualtat and the Secretaria General de l’Esport i l’Activitat Física (SGEAF). The campaign promotes the dissemination of images and posters that promote LGTBIQ+ inclusion in the world of sport in general and especially in Soccer.
Links:
19th February: International Day Against Homophobia in Sports – Gay Sitges Link
International Day Against Homophobia in Football