Female athletes in England refused to play against a transgender woman in a soccer match after a previous incident where a female player suffered a broken knee while blocking a shot from the transgender player, causing fear among the athletes.
Two matches in the Sheffield and Hallamshire Women’s League were canceled due to the boycott.
The transgender player, Francesca Needham, announced stepping down from playing for the Rossington Main Ladies, but also threatened to file a lawsuit over the matter.
Two matches in the Sheffield and Hallamshire Women’s League were canceled due to the boycott.
The transgender player, Francesca Needham, announced stepping down from playing for the Rossington Main Ladies, but also threatened to file a lawsuit over the matter.