May 2010

Blackpool hero pays tribute to former boss Alexander
Blackpool play-off hero Gary Taylor-Fletcher has paid tribute to his former...
27th May 2010
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Sport Relief raises millions from mobile donations
This year's Sport Relief raised £3.4m from text message donations, the highest...
27th May 2010
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PFA express disappointment over Brown
PFA Deputy Chief Executive Bobby Barnes has expressed his disappointment at...
27th May 2010
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Mexico friendly seals Ferdinand's appointment as captain
Rio Ferdinand has been hailed by anti-racism campaigners after becoming...
25th May 2010
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Barcelona include anti-discrimination clause in Villa's contract
Barcelona President Joan Laporta has revealed that the contract of the club's...
24th May 2010
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Ancelotti backs Asian Soccer Star
With less than two weeks to go before the start of Chelsea’s second Search for...
21st May 2010
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Exeter City host women's football tournament
Kick It Out and Exeter City FC are to hold a women's five-a-side tournament in...
20th May 2010
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LondonEnglandFans host final World Cup forum
LondonEnglandFans are hosting their final World Cup Fans Forum at the Offside...
20th May 2010
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Aussie rules player believes sport not ready for gay players
A leading Aussie rules player has told gay players who are thinking of coming...
20th May 2010
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Kick It Out event honours Newcastle manager Chris Hughton
Chris Hughton was last night honoured by Kick It Out for his exceptional...
18th May 2010
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Rangers and Celtic fans to host friendly in Peterborough
This Saturday sees the annual Rangers vs Celtic fans match take place at the...
18th May 2010
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Leicester defender suspended after BNP row
Leicester City defender Wayne Brown's position at the club looks to be in doubt...
17th May 2010
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Polish police detain fans over anti-Semitic banners
Polish police detained five football fans suspected of displaying large...
17th May 2010
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UEFA Europa League Final sends out anti-racism message
Tonight‘s first UEFA Europa League final between Club Atlético de Madrid and...
12th May 2010
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New exhibition in Berlin challenges Homosexuality in sport
A new exhibition by the FARE partner European Gay and Lesbian Sport Federation...
12th May 2010
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Kick It Out ambassador Darren named in provisional England World Cup squad
The striker has been rewarded for a season where he's scored 25 goals. Capello...
11th May 2010
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Bollywood legend backs Chelsea’s Search for an Asian Star
Abhishek Bachchan, one of the worlds leading Bollywood stars, has given his...
11th May 2010
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Bhatia back in the ring this week
Kick It Out ambassador, Akaash Bhatia, will be making his second appearance of...
11th May 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