US EditionFootballer banned for trans comment wants FA apology
- Cerys Vaughan, an 18-year-old amateur footballer from Greater Manchester, was banned by the FA last year for asking a transgender opponent if they were a man during a friendly match in Lancashire.
- The ban came after a formal complaint was made when Vaughan questioned the participation of her transgender opponent, expressing worries about whether the match was fair and safe, which resulted in the Lancashire FA charging her with improper conduct.
- Vaughan received a six-match ban, with four matches suspended, was required to complete an equality course, and faced significant personal impact and public protest over the case and the FA's gender eligibility policy.
- In February 2025, an FA appeal board overturned the ruling, calling the original hearing unfair, and the case was dropped after the complainant withdrew for personal reasons, prompting Vaughan to demand an apology.
- Following a Supreme Court ruling defining 'woman' by biological sex, the FA subsequently banned transgender women from female competitions, a move Vaughan supports but critics say may marginalize the trans community.
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Teen footballer who was banned by FA for trans comment wants FA to apologise
A TEENAGE girl footballer banned for asking a bearded transgender opponent “Are you a man?” wants the FA to apologise after the case folded. Cerys Vaughan, 18, raised safety and fairness concerns during a friendly. BBC SportCerys Vaughan, 18, raised safety and fairness concerns during a friendly[/caption] Anti-discrimination watchdog Kick It Out complained and Cerys, then 17, was charged with breaching FA rules. Vaughan, of Leigh Genesis FC in G…
Teenage Girl Banned by the Football Association For Asking Transgender Opponent “Are You a Man?” Wins Appeal With Help of Free Speech Union – The Daily Sceptic
The teenage girl given a six-match ban by the FA for asking a bearded opponent whether he was a ban has had the sanction overturned with the help of the Free Speech Union.
I’m the girl banned for asking a transgender opponent: Are you a man?
Earlier this week, 18-year-old female footballer Cerys Vaughan spoke out publicly for the first time about her months-long ordeal — and her eventual victory — after being banned for asking a trans opponent: “Are you a man?” The Free Speech Union supported Cerys and her family throughout the process, funding her legal representation and helping to get the FA’s unjust decision overturned on appeal. Read extracts from her exclusive interview with T…
Teenage footballer banned for transgender comment wants apology from Football Association
A teenage amateur footballer banned by the Football Association over remarks she made to a transgender woman opponent demands an apology from the governing body after the case is dropped.
Teen Footballer Seeks Apology After Controversial Transgender Case Dismissal
The recent case involving Cerys Vaughan, an 18-year-old footballer banned for questioning the biological sex of a transgender opponent, sparks debate on fairness in women's sports and gender identity policies. This article delves into the intersection of sports, gender identity, and player conduct, discussing safety concerns and the implications of new rulings. Source
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