The colours of the rainbow will be seen this weekend at football stadiums up and down the United Kingdom. The Rainbow Laces campaign carries a simple message: Make sport everyones game. The aim is to create awareness of homophobia and a pathway to stop abuse and change attitudes.The issues are huge. Homophobia in football still rife Rainbow Laces survey shows 72% of football fans have witnessed homophobic abuse at games Football Association chairman Greg Clarke told a committee of MPs in October that he wouldnt recommend that a male gay footballer come out publicly right now. The comments were viewed as clumsy and awkward; however, a relevant point had been made and a conversation had begun. Does an environment exist where a current footballer would feel comfortable to come out as a gay man? Thomas Hitzlsperger revealed he was gay after announcing his retirement from professional football We have been and are working so hard so that if a player felt they wanted to have the conversation about coming out, we would be there and offer any and all the support we could, the FAs Head of Equality Sue Ravenlaw said.We understand it would be such a difficult decision, but I reiterate all the support would be there. Hitzlsperger told Sky Sports in September that footballs battle against homophobia is still in its infancy There are currently many anti-homophobia charities striving to create that suitable and safe environment, in the event that a professional footballer does reveal himself to be gay. Football is in a bubble when it comes to gay men playing the game. Were used to stubborn professions and working with them, the army, navy, the Church of England, said Ruth Hunt, chief executive of Stonewall, the charity behind the idea of the Rainbow Laces campaign. LA Galaxys Robbie Rogers, formerly of Leeds United, became the first openly gay professional footballer to play in MLS We understand how difficult it could be for just the one to come out. It may be easier if a group of players came out together.While no professional footballer currently playing in England has revealed they are gay, many gay men play the game every weekend. Take a look at the trailer for the new short film WONDERKID, which portrays the inner turmoil of a young gay footballer Stonewall FC is the worlds oldest openly gay football club, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Eric Najib, who manages the clubs first XI, says attitudes towards the LGBT community in sport have changed massively in recent years, but believes homophobic abuse is still prevalent. WONDERKID: Whats the story? Sky Sports talent involved in new short film about a young gay footballer He said: Some see homophobic abuse as funny, a bit of fun banter, but its not.If a current gay footballer came out now, it would be massive - what a role model for many, many youngsters who may be right now confused. Instead of losing them to football or other sports, theyd have a role model. I could maybe see in the next two or three years, perhaps a player coming out, but it would have to be their choice. They must not be forced. Also See: Homophobia in football still rife Amaechi addresses homophobia WONDERKID: Whats the story? Townsend: Positive environment key Austin Riley Jersey . A night later, he was back to help lead a rout of the Detroit Pistons. John Wall had 20 points and 11 assists, and Beal scored 10 of his 15 points during the second quarter as Washington pulled away for a 106-82 victory on Saturday. Bob Horner Jersey . “Im not sure well get Melky Cabrera at all,” said Gibbons. 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