Women’s football is often seen as a safe space for LGBTQIAPN+ players. However, despite the consistent LGBTQ+ representation in the women’s game, players still face homophobic abuse on social media.
Geyse Ferreira, the Manchester United and Brazil forward, was recently targeted by homophobic attacks after sharing a photo of herself with her partner, Bruna Gois, on Instagram. She described the messages as “deeply hurtful” but vowed not to “remain silent in the face of prejudice”.
