Professional soccer players required to wear the LGBTQ rainbow: “Players who decline have been harassed, now risk disadvantaged careers”
A number of football clubs in the UK are now requiring players to wear the LGBTQ flag as part of their official uniform. The wardrobe update coincides with the Football v Homophobia campaign, which is designed to “challenge discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression at all levels in football.” Ian Senior, the designer of the rainbow uniform said, “The response we have had really has been amazing. It beggars belief. We have sold between 400 and 500 shirts across the world in just over one week. It has made such a statement. It has sent out a…