Several clubs across rugby and football platforms are participating in a campaign which aims to promote integration of homosexual members and tackle the discrimination that has oppressed them for so long.
The Rainbow Laces campaign was launched by an LGBT charity in 2013, to highlight issues affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual players and other members of sports clubs.
This weekend, players from Premier League clubs and the Rugby Union will wear rainbow laces on their boots to show their solidarity with the cause. Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal are among the plethora of clubs who will be taking part as well as teams from the Championship, Premiership Rugby and other divisions. Wembley Arch in London, will also be lit up in rainbow colours today.
We're supporting the #RainbowLaces campaign today. Here are a few goals against Spurs, with a difference... pic.twitter.com/dJJwlKU9dI
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) November 26, 2016
Fans & players unite this weekend by proudly wearing #rainbowlaces today to show that sport is everyone’s game @StonewallUK @AvivaUK
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) November 26, 2016
#LFC will be supporting @stonewalluk's #rainbowlaces campaign this weekend during #LIVSUN: https://t.co/6QAbJt8FHa pic.twitter.com/ZOy5uwG6jf
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 26, 2016
This weekend we're proud to support the #RainbowLaces campaign.
Sport is for everyone. #allredallequal pic.twitter.com/K2Bkxkg0by
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 26, 2016
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