ford pride london football tournament

It's back: Ford Pride London
Football Tournament

Following the success of last year's first-ever major LGBT and LGBT-friendly football tournament, Ford Motor Company and Pride London are happy to announce the return of the Ford Pride London Football Tournament to the UK's largest Pride event, Pride London.

Ford, which sponsors the UEFA Champions League, is delighted to be again involved in the Tournament and have an opportunity to help break down prejudices around the game.

The Tournament will take place in London on Saturday 28 June and welcomes five-a-side men's and women's teams from around the country. To sign up, or for more details please contact  

Event organisers Imagination hope the event will help counter some of the negative attitudes that surround in football. The Ford name and its16 year partnership with UEFA will help create a positive atmosphere for gay, lesbian and trans sports people, particularly in the football world.

Mark Ovenden, Marketing Director, Ford or Britain added:

"Ford's commitment to football is second to none and as true fans we believe that it should be an inclusive sport where ability and enjoyment of the game are the only relevant selection criteria at whatever level players participate."

Last year's Tournament was a clear example of the high standard of football played by gay and gay-friendly teams. For the latest information on the Tournament visit www.fordpridelondonfootball.org for further details. The runners up will be presented with trophies, with the winning team being presented with the Trophy Cup on the Main Stage in Trafalgar Square on Saturday 05 July 2008.