Billie Sky, a transgender woman, has been banned from competing in FA-affiliated women's football, despite recently helping her team achieve promotion. This change follows a UK Supreme Court ruling that defines a woman based on biological sex. The Football Association will only allow biologically female players in women's football from June 1. While Sky can still play informally due to her other team's withdrawal from affiliated leagues, she expresses sadness at not being able to play with her promoted team, London Galaxy, emphasizing her commitment and concern for safety in men's teams.
"I just took part in a season with London Galaxy and helped them earn promotion. Now I can't play with them, which is really sad. I put a lot of commitment into that club."
"I think I had the freedom to explore that side of me that I didn’t really feel comfortable with before."
"The FA's new policy protects the integrity of women's football that we have fought for so long to attain."
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