Trans footballers are protesting the FA's ban on their participation in affiliated leagues, following a Supreme Court ruling that defined 'sex' as pertaining to biological women only. The ban, announced to coincide with the start of Pride month, eliminates previous allowances that required trans women to meet certain medical criteria before playing. Goal Diggers FC, a supportive football club, organized a match to demonstrate solidarity with trans athletes. Players and advocates argue that the FA's stance marginalizes trans individuals and fails to recognize their place in the sport, calling for untiring resistance and inclusion.
"I knew I was trans for 20 years before I came out. A few years later, I started playing football... that passion... was snatched away from me and it broke me."
"We're not going to accept this ban and we're going to show through the unity of our grassroots community that trans women are welcome and are central to football."
"The FA's decision signals a rejection of trans inclusion. It does not consider the unique challenges faced by trans athletes in sports."
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