The Reds have joined the nationwide campaign which helps to raise awareness that LGBT people are welcome at every level of sport. Research by Stonewall shows that half of all sports fans have heard offensive remarks about lesbian, gay, bi and trans people in the last five years.
At Saturday’s Premier League clash with Sunderland at Anfield, the club will show its support to Rainbow Laces with a number of activities to help raise awareness which will include the Reds’ captain wearing a special captain’s armband.
LGBT fan group ‘Kop Outs’ and Liverpool Pride will also be handing out rainbow laces outside of the stadium before the game.