Summary
Billie Sky, a transgender woman football player, can no longer play in FA-affiliated women's football teams in England due to a new policy. This policy, following a UK Supreme Court ruling, states that only those born biologically female can participate in women’s football.
Key Facts
- Billie Sky played for London Galaxy but is banned from FA-affiliated women's football due to a new policy.
- The UK Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of "woman" is based on biological sex.
- Starting 1 June, only biologically female individuals can compete in women's football at all levels under the FA.
- Sky can still play informally for Goal Diggers FC, which left all FA-affiliated leagues.
- The FA offers banned players support options, like therapy and roles in coaching or refereeing.
- Some footballers believe the policy protects the fairness and safety of women's football.
- Sky describes football as a crucial part of her identity and expresses concern over the exclusion.
