Since 1992, the International Gay and Lesbian Football Association has been working to promote and grow LGBTQ+ soccer around the world.

More than 100 teams and clubs have played in their competitions over the years – and just a short time ago, at the Compete Sports Diversity Summit in Arizona, we found out about their latest one.

The announcement confirmed that the IGLFA World Championships will be coming to Buenos Aires in 2024, with the full support of the Argentine Football Association.

It’s a big moment for IGLFA to get the backing of a national body like the AFA – and on this special episode of the podcast, you’ll hear from two of the people responsible for making it happen.

Up first, it’s IGLFA president Gus Penaranda - who gives us a fascinating insight into his love of soccer, his experiences in the game, and the hard work that has gone into making this tournament happen.

And after Gus, it’s referee Ryan Atkin – a friend of the podcast who is also an IGLFA official – talking about why IGLFA means so much to him, and how preparations from Buenos Aires are going.

So, two cracking guests, talking about one big announcement!

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