The Latest Breaking News from Rainbow Laces

Why rainbow armbands won’t be worn by Premier League captains this season

it comes at the Premier League has ends its 10-year partnership with LGBT+ inclusion charity Stonewall

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

‘We’re not blind’: Richard Masters on the pyramid, ticket prices and the Premier League’s soft power

Premier League’s chief executive tells Paul MacInnes he remains sceptical about regulation and urges fans not to overreact to promoted teams struggling again

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2025

Bisexual footballer Jahmal Howlett-Mundle: ‘The Rainbow Laces campaign must change its message’

The Sevenoaks Town defender has experienced abuse at first hand and says a strong anti-homophobia message alongside player education will help change football faster than rainbow symbols

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024

Gareth Southgate understands criticism of Jordan Henderson following Saudi move

Henderson’s move to the Saudi Pro League came under scrutiny due to his long-time support for the LGBT+ community and Rainbow Laces campaign.

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023

Jordan Henderson has one thing left to achieve before leaving Liverpool

Jordan Henderson has been heavily linked with a move from Liverpool to Saudi Arabia

Liverpool Echo · Jul 13, 2023

Arsenal welcome bisexual footballer targeted by homophobic abuse days after coming out

Arsenal's support of Stonewall's Rainbow Laces campaign saw them welcome Jahmal Howlett-Mundle to the Emirates Stadium for the Premier League game against Nottingham Forest

Daily Mirror · Oct 30, 2022

Mersey Marauders to host Rainbow Laces friendly involving LFC Foundation as club continues show of support for LGBTQ+ community

A match between Mersey Marauders and the LFC Foundation will take place on Sunday afternoon

Liverpool Echo · Oct 21, 2022

'Rainbow Laces campaign continues to change the game - but we haven't won yet'

The Rainbow Laces campaign kicks off again on October 19 in a year where Blackpool's Jake Daniels became England's first out, gay footballer in over 30 years - but Stonewall's Director of Programmes, Liz Ward, explains the challenges that still lie ahead

Daily Mirror · Oct 19, 2022

Jake Daniels' coming out will be "absolutely key" as UK celebrates 50 years of LGBT+ Pride

EXCLUSIVE: Blackpool star Daniels became the first English footballer to come out for more than 30 years to mark a high point as the UK celebrates the 50th anniversary of LGBT+ Pride marches

Daily Mirror · Jun 24, 2022