Reds sign Sports Charter
Liverpool Football Club today signed the government's Sports Charter to tackle homophobia and transphobia in sport.
All 20 top-flight clubs each individually signed the voluntary Home Office charter at a Premier League shareholders meeting on Thursday to reaffirm their commitment to equality and diversity.
The Sports Charter was launched in June 2011 at 10 Downing Street by Prime Minister David Cameron when chief executive Richard Scudamore signed on behalf of the Premier League.
Its mission is to rid sport of homophobia and transphobia and make football a welcome place for everyone - on and off the pitch.
Scudamore said: "The Premier League and our member clubs believe that everyone should be able to participate in, watch and enjoy sport - whoever they are and whatever their background.
"When the Sports Charter to tackle homophobia and transphobia in sport was launched in June 2011 the Premier League signed it and we are pleased to re-affirm our commitment to it today with each of our clubs signing it individually."
Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone added: "Nearly 3,000 individuals and clubs have already signed up and I'm delighted that Premier League clubs have taken a stand by signing the charter too.
"It sends a really strong signal when clubs in the best league in the world say enough is enough."
Fans can also show their support for the charter by clicking 'like' on the 'I love sport, but I hate homophobia and transphobia' Facebook page.