SC Freiburg supports ‘Sports Free’ with a generous donation

SC Freiburg has made a significant donation to Diversero’s ‘Sports Free’ campaign, providing important momentum for the initiative. The donation is a clear signal that queer players in all teams can count on the backing and support of their clubs. ‘SC Freiburg’s support shows how important solidarity is in professional sport,’ explained Marcus Urban, co-founder […]

VfL Osnabrück sets creative example for “Sports Free”

VfL Osnabrück has found a creative way to demonstrate its commitment to diversity and inclusion in professional football: Supporting the “Sports Free” campaign with the reusable cup deposit donation. The club, which already supported the 11FREUNDE initiative in 2021 with the slogan “You can count on us!”, is once again reaffirming its commitment to an […]

SC Freiburg wants to help “Sports Free” with financial and media support

SC Freiburg would like to support the concerns of “Sports Free” both financially and in the media. This commitment to the goals of freedom and self-determination underlines the appreciation and support that the initiative also receives from SC Freiburg. “SC Freiburg’s support is an important signal that the values of ‘Sports Free’ are well received […]

FC St. Pauli strengthens “Sports Free” with donation and podcast

FC St. Pauli has made a lasting commitment to the “Sports Free” campaign by pledging a donation and producing a podcast. This podcast, which carries the message of diversity and acceptance in professional sport, will be distributed via all channels and multipliers of the cult club in the Hanseatic city of Hamburg. “We are overwhelmed […]

Borussia Dortmund’s generosity gives “Sports Free” new momentum

In a spontaneous gesture of solidarity, Borussia Dortmund has supported the “Sports Free” campaign with a donation of EUR 25,000. This generosity not only provides the project with important resources, but also with the necessary time and motivation to carefully continue and prepare the planned activities. “A big thank you to BVB! Your support strengthens […]

Launch of the “Sports Free” campaign and introduction of “Sports Free Day”

Diversero launched the “Sports Free” campaign for a community coming out in professional sports. With the IDAHOBIT on May 17, 2024, every 17th of the month will be declared “Sports Free Day” and used to promote the queer sports community worldwide. Marcus Urban, co-founder of Diversero and one of the first openly gay professional footballers, […]

Union Berlin promotes “Sports Free” and President Zingler becomes interview partner

In a significant step for the visibility and support of queer athletes in professional sports, 1. FC Union Berlin has joined the “Sports Free” movement. President Dirk Zingler and press spokesman Christian Arbeit have pledged to actively support the project. In a further push for the initiative, Dirk Zingler has also confirmed his participation as […]

VfB Stuttgart signals support for “Sports Free”

In a personal meeting on the sidelines of the match against RB Leipzig, VfB Stuttgart expressed its interest in Diversero’s “Sports Free” campaign. Alexander Wehrle, CEO of VfB Stuttgart, expressed his enthusiasm after the presentation of the project trailer and the concept presentation and signaled his support for the initiative, which campaigns for the interests […]