The LGBT Sport Podcast - Ryan Atkin, Football Referee

Ryan Atkin, the first openly gay professional football referee, joins Nicola Adams to talk coming out, toxic masculinity and how football can be better for everyone.

Presenter: Nicola Adams.
Producer: Jennifer Nelson.
Sounds Producer: Tom Ryan.
Executive Producer: Emma Clements.

Published on Wednesday, 9th July 2025.

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