On BBC Midlands, we’re hearing from players Birmingham Blaze FC about #Qatar2022 #WorldCup2022 and discrimination against #LGBTQ community. Plus how supporters clubs like Villa & Proud are helping fans as some venues ban showing the games. More 1.30 and 6.30pm BBC One Joe Lycett

Was a pleasure to have Ben at training on Wednesday to talk to us about the impending World Cup. Catch us again on BBC Midlands at 18:30 this evening.

We were also thrilled to have John Cotton and Cllr Lauren Rainbow 🌈 with us on Wednesday. A wonderful message that us at Blaze support wholeheartedly.

At a time when football feels like a hostile place for the LGBTQ+ community - @birminghamblaze have started putting on free training sessions with the aim of getting more people from the community into the sport A great scheme run by a great bunch 🏳️‍🌈⚽️

Great to be using the ticket allocation at Birmingham City FC thanks to their continued brilliant support of Blaze. Here's hoping the second brings us three points.

Might not have been Blues' night tonight, but Blaze carry the week on tomorrow evening with our weekly training and free football for all session. We've been lucky enough to have had some fantastic people join the club since we started these, and you could be the next.

Thanks so much to the wonderful team at Birmingham Pride for sharing all our details during #LGBTplusHM. If you'd like to find out more, please don't hesitate to message. When we march this year, you could be us. Get your early bird Pride tickets at - birminghampride.com/tickets/

Everyone here at Blaze stands shoulder to shoulder with Troy Deeney, a man who with his commitment to highlighting social and racial inequalities, makes us proud on and off the pitch. Racism can have no place in our sport.

Our marathon Sunday might not have ended in the result we wanted, but another great trip in the GayFootballNetwork to face @NottmLionsFC. Huge thanks to Cadent whose continued support in LGBTQ football helps teams around the country to play in this wonderful league.

Rupa was a pleasure to be around whenever we saw her, playing in such a great spirit and wonderful company off the pitch. A beautiful soul, we will miss you.

Jacob Leeks is Mirror Football’s award-winning sports reporter. He joins us on the BBC’s LGBT Sport Podcast to talk about the importance of telling #LGBTQ stories, being recognised at the FootballvHomophobia Awards, his coming out journey and loads more 🌈 🎧 | bbc.in/3KBJ6pa

We also chat about the vital role Birmingham Blaze FC plays in Jacob’s life, being visible in journalism and some top tips for people hoping to get into the industry. Also, excuse my croaky voice - we recorded this as I had laryngitis, so I’m a bit… squeaky! 🎧 | bbc.in/3KBJ6pa

ICYMI: Mirror Football’s award-winning reporter Jacob Leeks joins us for Episode 292 of the BBC’s LGBT Sport Podcast. We talk coming out, the importance of Birmingham Blaze FC in his life, and winning big at the FootballvHomophobia Awards 🌈 🎧 | bbc.in/3KBJ6pa #BBCFootball

🔥 Blaze are back on Twitter! And to celebrate we’re delighted to announce the launch of our own club shop, courtesy of CustomKit. You can now buy Blaze branded hoodies, polo shirts and training tops from shop.birminghamblazefc.com

🏳️‍🌈 We’re hosting an LGBTQ+ Cricket Taster session to provide an opportunity to try the sport for FREE and make new friends 📍 Edgbaston Indoor Centre 📅 6-8pm 10th April Register below to attend ⬇️ 🔗 bit.ly/3V790Xd #WCF | Out4Cricket

Thank you to Yorkshire Terriers FC for hosting a fantastic tournament this weekend. Blaze’s Team Divas took home the Vase trophy! Great effort from both our teams and everyone fully enjoyed the night in Leeds afterwards!

Help! Someone stole our kit. If you see it on eBay, gumtree, Vinted or a charity shop please let us know!!

Squad goals at Queen's heath pride 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Birmingham Blaze FC 😁 #pridemonth