The Failure of the Football Association to Tackle Homophobia in English Football

Stonewall, a lesbian, gay and bisexual rights charity, released a damning report on homophobia in English football this week entitled "Leagues Behind Football's Failure to Attack Anti-Gay Abuse". Stonewall found that 7 out of 10 fans have heard homophobic abuse directed at players during a game, and branded the sport "institutionally homophobic.