Leah Williamson wore an LGBTQ+ rainbow armband during the Lionesses' opening Women's Euro match against France. This move comes after FIFA prohibited similar symbols at the World Cup. UEFA has embraced the celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride, allowing team captains to wear rainbow armbands. The German Football Association collaborated with UEFA to secure the approval of the rainbow design. Over 20% of players at the tournament are openly LGBTQ+, demonstrating a shift in representation and highlighting women's football as a leader in inclusivity.
UEFA has welcomed the visible celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride at the Women's Euro 2025, with team captains like Switzerland's Lia Wälti, Norway's Ada Hegerberg, and Germany's Giulia Gwinn proudly wearing rainbow armbands.
The return of the rainbow armband coincides with an increasing number of openly LGBTQ+ players at the tournament, over 20% of squad members have publicly come out.
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