Transgender women to be banned from playing women’s football

• The Football Association (FA) has banned transgender women from playing in women's football leagues in England.
• This ban will be effective from June 1, 2025, and applies to all levels of the game.
• The decision follows a recent UK Supreme Court ruling defining "woman" by biological sex and overturns the FA's previous policy based on testosterone levels.
• The FA acknowledges the difficulty this presents for affected individuals and is contacting registered transgender women players to explain the changes and explore alternative ways to participate.
• This move aligns with similar bans in other sports, including rugby, athletics, swimming, and cycling, reflecting a growing trend in sports governance.

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FA to ban transgender women from playing women’s football