The rainbow laces campaign is back this weekend with both football and rugby tackling homophobia in British sport. The campaign which started in 2013 aims to raise awareness and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender players and fans. To go along with the rainbow lace, clubs have put up rainbow corner flags and many captains are wearing a rainbow captain armband. A key focus of the partnership with Stonewall will be encouraging LGBT+ acceptance among children and young people involved in community and education initiatives such as Premier League Primary Stars and Premier League Kicks, and within Academies.Coaches, teachers and leaders will be equipped with bespoke resources and programmes developed by the League and Stonewall which promote positive attitudes towards the LGBT+ community. Clubs will also come together between between 27th November and 2nd December to celebrate the latest Rainbow Laces campaign and show support for all LGBT+ people in football and beyond. At all Premier League fixtures across the two matchweeks, there will be Rainbow Laces ball, plinths, handshake boards and substitutes boards as well as the LED perimeter boards at the stadiums highlighting the campaign. There will also be rainbow armbands for captains, rainbow laces and pin badges to let everyone show their support. The Premier League's digital channels will feature a rainbow Premier League logo and promote the campaign as well as the LGBT+ inclusion work of our clubs.
By Georgina Golding
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