Jordan Henderson and Jurgen Klopp among those shortlisted for special one-off 'Football Ally' honour at the annual British LGBT Awards; Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness also among 10 nomineesJordan Henderson and his manager at Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp, are among the 10 nominees for the 'Football Ally' award at the British LGBT AwardsThe impact of allyship towards the LGBT+ community within football is to be recognised at this year's British LGBT Awards. Image: The public is invited to vote for the winners of the British LGBT Awards, with the 2021 ceremony itself to be held in AugustHowever, for 2021, event organisers are instead introducing a one-off 'Football Ally' award to highlight personalities who are helping to make the men's game more inclusive through their advocacy. The founder of the British LGBT Awards, Sarah Garrett MBE, said: "This award shines a light on football stars and others from the sport who have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the LGBT+ community. Shortlisted for the 'Football Ally' award are:Hector Bellerin - the Arsenal and Spain right-back has frequently spoken in support of the LGBT+ community and the need to fight discrimination, having received homophobic abuse himself. The awards ceremony itself will take place in London on Friday, August 27.

Source: Sky sports April 19, 2021 19:41 UTC