Trans footballer quits women’s team and threatens to sue for discrimination after rivals…

20 November 2023, 17:51 | Updated: 20 November 2023, 17:52

Francesca Needham is threatening to sue her former women’s team.

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A female transgender footballer is considering taking legal action for discrimination after a series of rival teams ‘refused to play against her’.

The presence of Francesca Needham, 30, was said to have left her opponents ‘terrified’ to play against her.

Opponents decided to boycott playing against her after Needham broke another player’s knee while blocking a shot, citing “safety concerns”,” MailOnline reports.

It resulted in two matches in the Sheffield and Hallamshire Women’s League being called off.

Francesca's post on Facebook

Francesca’s post on Facebook.

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Needham has since stepped down from playing football for the sake of her club, Rossington Main Ladies in Doncaster.

But she has not gone quietly, as she is considering legal action, arguing that she has abided by the FA’s transgender player policies.

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“This unfortunate circumstance has prompted me to investigate pursuing a case of discrimination,” she commented on her club’s Facebook page.

“I believe it represents a breach of a code of conduct regarding diversity and inclusion, as well as safeguarding of adults in football established by both the Football Association and the Sheffield and Hallamshire Women and Girls League.”

Francesca Needham has not backed down

Francesca Needham has not backed down.

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“It’s disheartening to acknowledge that this situation contradicts everything in the diversity and inclusion policies, given that I have diligently met every single requirement set out by the Football Association to play,” she went on.

“I sincerely hope that this issue of perceived discrimination against me can be resolved peacefully and promptly,” she added.

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