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Gay Soccer World Cup Finals

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A final kickabout

Friday, 29 August 2008

The old enemies are destined for a little pitch(ed) battle this weekend as the Gay World Football Championship comes to it’s final conclusion. The Gay World Football Final takes place this Saturday at Leyton Orient FC’s Matchroom Stadium. Stonewall FC will be flying the English flag whilst the proud Argentinian team is Safgay FC.

Stonewall FC are the bookies favourite having previously won the Gay Football World Championship in 2002 and 2006 and the European Gay Football Championship last month. The championship is organised by the International Gay & Lesbian Football Association (IGLFA) and is backed by the Football Association.

Gay human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell is just one of many backing Stonewall FC. "In the gay football championships the British teams are world beaters. We've just won the European Gay Football Championship and are now in the final for the world title. It's great to see our gay teams bringing home the trophies. "I'm confident that Stonewall FC will avenge England's dismal performance against the Czech Republic by winning gold for Britain.

And it’s not just about the balls on the pitch according to Tatchell. "This championship brings together lesbian and gay football teams from across the world and encourages more gay people to get involved in the sport. "It challenges the machismo and homophobia that is often associated with football in many parts of the world. Gay footballers help break down stereotypes and prejudice. They are ambassadors for gay inclusion and equality. Gay football enhances understanding and acceptance of gay and lesbian people."

The Gay World Football Championship, surely one in the back of the net for equality.

Gay World Football Championship Final
Leyton Orient FC
Saturday 30th August 11am-5pm