
“A video showing football stars speaking out against homophobia will be released next year as part of an unprecedented drive by the sport’s governing bodies to tackle a sharp rise in abuse and discrimination,” The Guardian reports.
The UK Football Association has set aside a budget of $20,000 euros, which is $28,226.31 USD, and hopes that an advertising firm will help pick up the cause at a minimal rate.
“We’re delighted that the FA has decided to produce and fund the video, it will have a hugely positive impact on young people and help to challenge bigoted attitudes among fans,” Tatchell said.
The FA hopes that up to a dozen players including David Beckham, Rio Ferdinand, Sol Campbell, David James, Wayne Rooney, Ashley Cole and Cristiano Ronaldo, will be “persuaded” to take part.
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