Football isn't always the most welcoming place for LGBT+ people. In the professional game, homophobic attitudes are still all too common in the stands and things aren't much better on the internet.
But while it's easy to see these stories and feel disheartened, there are football clubs across Wales and further afield which welcome LGBT+ players with open arms. We spoke to Lily, who identifies as agender and said playing in goal for Cardiff Dragons FC, Wales' first LGBT+ inclusive football club, has brought them out of a depression and helped them find a circle of friends.
Lily said: "I’ve always been into football but growing up I was playing rugby because I’m Welsh! I was looking for more social opportunities amongst LGBT people and I found the Cardiff Dragons through Facebook.
