Bronze Age Gold from Wales
Football
Football v Homophobia (Football v Homophobia was launched in 2010 by the Justin Campaign (founded in 2008 to demonstrate that ten years after Justin Fashanu’s tragic suicide in 1998, homophobia was still hugely prevalent in both grassroots and professional football). Football v Homophobia is an international campaign tackling anti LGBTQ+ discrimination across the game. Football v Homophobia Cymu was launched in 2016.)
Puma rainbow Football v Homophobia football signed by the Cymru Women's national football team. Given by FvH to Cardiff Dragons FC for their Football v Homophobia activities in February 2023. Cardiff Dragons subsequently got the ball signed by the Cymru Women's national football team, and then raffled it online to raise money for their club.
Unsigned balls such as this one were distributed to grassroots clubs who took part in the Football v Homophobia Months of Action between 2019 and 2022.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F2024.10
Creation/Production
Football v Homophobia
Date: 2023
Acquisition
Donation, 29/1/2024
Measurements
diameter
(mm): 230
Location
In store
Categories
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