Transgender football players are expressing strong opposition to an upcoming ban by the Football Association (FA) on their participation in women's football. This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that defined 'sex' as referring only to biological women under the 2010 Equality Act. Trans players, including Paula Griffin from Goal Diggers FC, argue that the ban is a regression and a knee-jerk reaction that undermines the supportive communities they have built in the sport. They emphasize that their passion for football transcends regulatory barriers and reflects a long-standing fight for inclusion.
"I'm still digesting what this means for me and the few other trans women who play football, but over the [past] few years I've found a community in this game."
"What do the bigots hope to gain? That I'll detransition because they've tried to take away the sport I love?"
"We play for the love of the game. We are determined to go on. As the women of 1921 did, so we do in 2025."
"Rooted in ignorance, the FA’s decision disregards the progress made towards inclusivity in sports and the communities that have formed around them."
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