Brighton fans have implored the football authorities to combat the level of homophobia in football after such abuse has featured in 72% of the club's ...
Tackling homophobia in sport is not just important for sport itself; it has much wider implications, from addressing LGBT issues, homophobic attitudes in society and homophobic bullying in schools.
The Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard has said gay footballers are "in need of a hero" if the game is to successfully combat homophobia.
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The FA must be louder when it condemns homophobia, and tougher when players and fans engage in anti-gay abuse. Match officials and stewards must show that homophobia is unacceptable by taking robust action when they see it, inside and outside the ground.