Rainbow Laces were back this weekend in the Premier League
Football has the power to bring us together. Clubs and communities are stronger when everyone feels welcome, and it’s down to all of us to make that happen. That’s why the Premier League proudly stand alongside Stonewall in promoting equality and diversity. A key focus of the partnership with Stonewall encourages 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 are equipped with bespoke resources and programmes developed by the League and Stonewall which promote positive attitudes towards the LGBT+ community.
How we speak about LGBTQ+ inclusion is incredibly important 🏳️🌈
— Premier League (@premierleague) December 2, 2023
You can be an active ally and make everyone feel comfortable being themselves ❤️#RainbowLaces
Permier League clubs will come together between 2-7 December to celebrate Stonewall’s 2023/24 Rainbow Laces campaign and show support for all LGBT people in football and beyond.
At all Premier League fixtures across the two Matchweeks, there were bespoke Rainbow Laces pitch flags, ball plinths, handshake boards and substitutes boards. There were also rainbow captain’s armbands and rainbow laces.
LED boards at the stadiums highlighted Rainbow Laces and their social media channels featured a rainbow Premier League logo to promote the campaign.
See how English clubs support the campaign!
This weekend we're celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Rainbow Laces campaign, demonstrating our support for LGBTQ+ inclusion 🌈
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) December 1, 2023
Today we will proudly show our support for Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign, which champions LGBT+ inclusion and equality in sport.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 3, 2023
The Blues are 'keeping it up' today for Rainbow Laces' 10th anniversary. 🏳️🌈#CFC | #CheBri pic.twitter.com/d5PXmzDoLb
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 3, 2023
Football is a game for all.#RainbowLaces 🏳️🌈 #AllTogetherNow pic.twitter.com/q7ubLAtx1G
— Everton (@Everton) December 2, 2023
Making people feel included in sport is paramount. Nobody should be discriminated against for being who they are.#f92 #rainbowlaces pic.twitter.com/MBodBI9ZDl
— Foundation 92 (@Foundation92) December 5, 2023
🏳🌈 Today's dedicated #RainbowLaces programme available around the Gtech today#BRELUT pic.twitter.com/lyRgrIWNU5
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) December 2, 2023
Today's fixture against Liverpool is our @PremierLeague Rainbow Laces game. 🏳️🌈
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) December 6, 2023
Earlier in the season we took a trip to visit Rainbow Blades on one of their pre-match socials to hear about all the work they are doing as our LGBTQ+ supporters group. pic.twitter.com/Ba88uUQnIy
Ahead of @AVFCOfficial's #RainbowLaces fixture this evening against Manchester City, #PLPrimaryStars participants were wearing their Rainbow Laces during a girls tournament at the Inner City Academy yesterday, highlighting the importance of inclusion in sport.🌈@PLCommunities pic.twitter.com/AbJqds44W7
— Aston Villa Foundation (@AVFCFoundation) December 6, 2023
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