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São Paulo, Brazil -

In November 2018, the Champions LiGay, a gay soccer tournament, was held in São Paulo.

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San José, Costa Rica -

A five-a-side soccer tournament for the LGBTQ community was held in San José, Costa Rica in August 2018.

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Kathmandu, Nepal - Players take part in a friendly match during the opening ceremony of the first South Asia LGBT Sports Festival, this in October 2012.

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Johannesburg, South Africa - The Chosen Few are a South African lesbian soccer team.

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Buenos Aires, Argentina - A scene from the 2007 Gay Soccer World Cup.

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Santiago, Chile -

National anthem time before the Chile (red) vs. Argentina friendly match in 2007.

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Amsterdam, Netherlands -

Dressed in black are players from a Muslim team, facing up against players from a gay team in March 2006.

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São Paulo, Brazil - Bravus players pose in style during the Champions LiGay.

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San José, Costa Rica - Color coordination with mismatched jerseys.

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The Sereyos team out in full force at the Champions LiGay.

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Kathmandu, Nepal - The game in Kathmandu is in full swing.

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Johannesburg, South Africa - The Chosen Few launched in 2004, founded by the Forum for the Empowerment of Women (FEW).

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Buenos Aires, Argentina - Twenty-eight teams participated at the Gay Soccer World Cup in 2007.

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Santiago, Chile - Argentina's Elvio Mendez looks focused ahead of the team's game against Chile.

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Amsterdam, Netherlands -

This tournament was part of a conference on tackling discrimination against immigrants who come out as gay.

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São Paulo, Brazil - The Afronte team attend the opening ceremony of the Champions LiGay.

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San José, Costa Rica - Posing for group photos during this five-a-side tournament.

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Johannesburg, South Africa - Team huddle for the win!

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Buenos Aires, Argentina - A San Francisco Spikes player goes for a header.

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Santiago, Chile - A gay rights activist performs before the match between Chile and Argentina.

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São Paulo, Brazil - The AllyGaytors hamming it up for the cameras.

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San José, Costa Rica - Wearing a rainbow captain's armband, this player stretches before a game.

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Unicorns are well-represented at the Champions LiGay.

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Johannesburg, South Africa - A player holds up training cones ahead of practice.

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Buenos Aires, Argentina - This player executes a throw-in while two men relax by the pitch.

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Santiago, Chile - Chile players greeting Argentina's coach, Nestor Gambella.

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São Paulo, Brazil - BeeCats players show off their moves during the opening ceremony of the Champions LiGay.

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San José, Costa Rica - Fighting for the ball as spectators watch on.

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The BeesCats hug it out after a match.

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Johannesburg, South Africa - How about this for a practice run?

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Buenos Aires, Argentina - The Mexican team's celebration after scoring at the Gay Soccer World Cup.

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Santiago, Chile - Game on between Chile and Argentina.

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San José, Costa Rica - A sweet view from "box" level.

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Johannesburg, South Africa - Keeping her eye on the ball during this training session.

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Buenos Aires, Argentina - Players from London's Leftovers FC take in a match during a break.

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Santiago, Chile - Argentina's Juan Pablo Duarte (right) disputes the ball with Chile's Luis Retamales.

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São Paulo, Brazil - The Bulls team showing off their confidence.

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San José, Costa Rica - While there weren't official team jerseys at this tournament, a lot of heart was clearly on display.

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The Unicorns brought their mascot with them to the medal ceremony in 2017.

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Johannesburg, South Africa - Think you can keep up with her?

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Buenos Aires, Argentina -

The Toronto Titans (white) face Chile's team at the Gay Soccer World Cup.

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Santiago, Chile -

Pablo Canobio (center) of Chile being challenged by Argentina's Gabriel Monasterio (left) and Lucas Lopez.

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São Paulo, Brazil - The Futeboys bringing class to the opening ceremony of the Champions LiGay, 

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San José, Costa Rica - An emotional hug during the tournament.

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The BeesCats and Bharbixas face off in the final match.

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Johannesburg, South Africa - Looks of determination on both of these players' faces.

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Buenos Aires, Argentina - The Royal Canadians goalkeeper looks on during a match.

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Santiago, Chile - A goal celebration for these teammates.

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São Paulo, Brazil - Players from the Unicorns team hold up placards of homophobic slurs they've heard.

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Johannesburg, South Africa - Ball dispute coming up in 3, 2, 1...

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - These guys are really into the game!

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Johannesburg, South Africa - The Chosen Few feeling the burn. No pain, no gain!

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São Paulo, Brazil - The Unicorns showing off some team spirit.

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Johannesburg, South Africa - Practice is getting intense for the Chosen Few.

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Bharbixas players celebrate after winning the Champions LiGay final.

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Johannesburg, South Africa -

The Chosen Few pray in a team huddle after practice.

See also: The most popular LGBTQ athletes around the world

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