Dozens of footballers united in a tournament which was truly representative of all aspects of the beautiful game.
Twelve teams from across the south of England took part in the the third annual Justin Fashanu Cup.
The invitational tournament, which was organised by the Justin Campaign, saw both men and women and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans community all participating.
The event was also a protest against the decision of Fifa to award the 2018 and 2022 World Cups to Russia and Qatar respectively - countries which have appalling records on homophobia.
The highlight of the weekend event in Hove was a six-a-side tournament.
Despite the wintry weather, which forced a number of teams to pull out, nine men's teams and three women's teams took part in the indoor competition.
BN Elite won the men's tournament and The Tigers won the female competition.
On the Saturday evening, all the teams gathered to take part in a table football competition and enjoyed an evening of live music.
Jason Hall, founder of the Justin Campaign said: "It was a terrific event. One which was truly representative of all people who love football.
"It was brilliant to see so many people enjoy themselves while promoting such an important issue.
"With the Fifa announcement it was also right that we brought to attention the awful human rights records of both Russia and Qatar and the effect it would have on members of the LGBT community who may want to travel to be spectators at this event."
The tournament will now become a travelling competition with the next event likely to be held in Trowbridge, Wiltshire.
For more pictures stay tuned to the blog or see our Flickr page.
BN Elite won the men's tournament and The Tigers won the female competition.
On the Saturday evening, all the teams gathered to take part in a table football competition and enjoyed an evening of live music.
Jason Hall, founder of the Justin Campaign said: "It was a terrific event. One which was truly representative of all people who love football.
"It was brilliant to see so many people enjoy themselves while promoting such an important issue.
"With the Fifa announcement it was also right that we brought to attention the awful human rights records of both Russia and Qatar and the effect it would have on members of the LGBT community who may want to travel to be spectators at this event."
The tournament will now become a travelling competition with the next event likely to be held in Trowbridge, Wiltshire.
For more pictures stay tuned to the blog or see our Flickr page.
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