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Bournemouth’s Harry Arter calls for fans' support ahead of Rainbow Laces campaign

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Bournemouth's Harry Arter has called for fans to 'welcome everyone' as Stonewall's Rainbow Laces campaign activity kicks off this weekend

Harry Arter has called for fans to "welcome everyone" as Stonewall's Rainbow Laces campaign kicks off this weekend.

The initiative runs from November 24 to December 3, and clubs across the Premier League are doing their part to fight against discrimination to the LGBT community.

Bournemouth midfielder Arter spoke of the importance of LGBT inclusion in sport and expressed his hope that fans and players alike will come together to support the campaign.

He told Sky Sports News: "I think it's important that all fans come together. It's not nice to discriminate anyone of any race or any sexuality.

"I think it's an important thing to do and I feel happy that I'm part of it. I just feel it's important to include everyone no matter what sexuality they are.

Harry Arter, AFC Bournemouth
Image: Arter says all fans should be included in football regardless of their sexuality

"If they enjoy football and they want to be a part of it but for whatever reason they don't feel like they can (and) they don't feel comfortable in the environment, I think that's totally wrong."

Arter is confident that with his team-mates' support, they can help bring an end to LGBT discrimination.

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"Everyone I know at this club will definitely support it," he added. "You know you want to see fans all across the world enjoying football, not feeling like they can't go to games and enjoy it.

Arsenal and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on November 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Image: Bournemouth captain Simon Francis wore a rainbow armband against Arsenal last season

"Get behind it and make sure everyone feels comfortable watching football."

Bournemouth captain Simon Francis wore a rainbow armband against Arsenal last season and is expected to wear the same band in their match against Swansea this Saturday.

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