From all around the globe
The Toronto Titans (white) face Chile's team at the Gay Soccer World Cup.
In November 2018, the Champions LiGay, a gay soccer tournament, was held in São Paulo.
National anthem time before the Chile (red) vs. Argentina friendly match in 2007.
Pablo Canobio (center) of Chile being challenged by Argentina's Gabriel Monasterio (left) and Lucas Lopez.
A five-a-side soccer tournament for the LGBTQ community was held in San José, Costa Rica in August 2018.
Dressed in black are players from a Muslim team, facing up against players from a gay team in March 2006.
This tournament was part of a conference on tackling discrimination against immigrants who come out as gay.
The Chosen Few pray in a team huddle after practice.
Whether you call it soccer or football, the beautiful game is undoubtedly the most popular sport in the world. Yet for several minority groups, the sport uses prejudice as a form of gatekeeping. One of these groups is the LGBTQ community. But as a means of combating homophobia and transphobia, numerous LGBTQ teams and tournaments have been set up around the world. To see some of them in action, check out this gallery.
LGBTQ soccer teams and tournaments around the world
When the beautiful game and inclusivity come together
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Whether you call it soccer or football, the beautiful game is undoubtedly the most popular sport in the world. Yet for several minority groups, the sport uses prejudice as a form of gatekeeping. One of these groups is the LGBTQ community. But as a means of combating homophobia and transphobia, numerous LGBTQ teams and tournaments have been set up around the world. To see some of them in action, check out this gallery.