February 2010

Gay rugby star Thomas calls on footballers to 'break the taboo'
Gay rugby player Gareth Thomas has called on a Premier League footballer to...
15th February 2010
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Three fined for offences at Stoke-on-Trent race rally
A man and a 17-year-old male have been fined for racially-aggravated public...
11th February 2010
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Female referee makes football history
Referee Amy Fearn has set her sights on the Premier League after becoming the...
11th February 2010
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Hope Powell joins League Managers Association
England Women's Head Coach Hope Powell has accepted honorary membership of the...
11th February 2010
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'Why the hell shouldn't South Africa host World Cup?'
Fifa president Sepp Blatter has lashed out at critics of South Africa's ability...
11th February 2010
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BKIT match raises charity money
Sunday saw the return of Leamington BKIT Kick it Out team in a historically...
10th February 2010
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FA told racism must cost club points
The FA must deduct points from clubs whose fans indulge in racist behaviour,...
10th February 2010
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Sheffield United awarded Racial Equality Standard Intermediate Level
Sheffield United are the first Championship club and one of only eleven in the...
9th February 2010
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German FA chairman backs players coming out
Theo Zwanziger, the chairman of the German FA, has promised to give full support...
8th February 2010
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Gordon Taylor defends PFA members
Gordon Taylor has defended PFA members following claims that no big names would...
8th February 2010
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FA anti-homophobia film premiere postponed
The Football Association has cancelled the premiere of a short video aimed at...
5th February 2010
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Bradford primary school celebrates National Book Week
Hill Top Primary School in Bradford are getting a little help from some...
5th February 2010
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Blackburn fans banned over racist chanting
Two Blackburn Rovers fans have been banned for chanting racist abuse aimed at...
4th February 2010
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UEFA, cities and clubs unite in Barcelona
European cities and clubs have signed a declaration in Barcelona promoting fair...
2nd February 2010
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Take part in the FA's National Game Survey
10,000 people have already taken their opportunity to tell the FA what they...
2nd February 2010
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AIBA to help fund disadvantaged boxers
The International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA) plans to create more...
2nd February 2010
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Sunderland fan banned over racial abuse of Darren Bent's mother
A football fan who racially abused the mother of Premier League footballer...
2nd February 2010
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Egypt secure record seventh Africa Cup of Nations
Egypt secured a record seventh Africa Cup of Nations title, after beating Ghana...
1st February 2010
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"We have a responsibility as players to give something back and I’m really thankful to be part of this organisation because we can do a lot of good."
Jack Butland, 'Next 20' Ambassador

“A big part of my involvement with Kick It Out stems from my strong admiration for the organisation’s commitment to fairness and equality.”
Clive Tyldesley, football commentator

“It was Kick It Out that convinced the people in football that change was possible.”
Greg Dyke, former FA chairman

“I wanted to thank the campaigners at Kick It Out for their work. I know first-hand how Kick It Out can help.”
Yaya Toure, Manchester City midfielder

“It is important for me in my role as a Kick It Out ‘Next 20’ ambassador to teach young people how to handle discrimination and treat people with respect.”
Romelu Lukaku, 'Next 20' Ambassador

“It is a massive honour for me to be an ambassador for such a great organisation. I think they do great work on and off the field.”
Toni Duggan, 'Next 20' Ambassador

"It really helped me to see that other professional sports people were acknowledging their sexuality. I read about John Amaechi, Gareth Thomas and Tom Daley. They weren't footballers but the fact that they went public gave me the feeling that I was not alone."
Thomas Hitzlsperger, former Aston Villa midfielder

"There was no conflict between religion and the fact that I wanted to play football. I was brought up correctly and in the right way and my parents are very proud of the fact that I am a professional footballer."
Sadio Mané, Liverpool winger

“I think it’s important to share success stories and realise that there are women operating in the game. If it’s something you want to do, you can do it.”
Ffion Eade, Hampshire FA referee

"I've had loads of negative comments from men, especially growing up. It's just boring and old. Times have changed, and they continue to change. Women play football, and they're good at it, and have been for a number of years.”
Kelly Smith, England Women's record goalscorer

"Despite the progress, stereotypes still exist in football and until that is broken down it will be extremely difficult for a woman to manage a top level men's team."
Rachel Yankey, former Arsenal Ladies forward

"There’s no hiding that there is sexism in sport. We have a lack of women right across all levels of management, playing and coaching. It shows the closed nature of sport in general and this includes the media. It’s an indictment of sport as a whole."
Rimla Akhtar, Kick It Out trustee and Chair of the Muslim Women’s Sports Foundation

“I’m proud to be a supporter of Kick It Out and particularly the work they are doing to combat antisemitism within football.”
Joe Jacobson, Wycombe Wanderers midfielder

"With Kick It Out leading the way football is standing up and fighting against those who preach hatred and intolerance and we at Chelsea are proud to support their work."
Bruce Buck, Chelsea Football Club Chairman