May 2010

MK Dons appoint youngest Football League manager
MK Dons have today made Karl Robinson the youngest manager in the Football...
10th May 2010
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Totti rejects racism claim
Roma captain Francesco Totti has strongly denied suggestions he racially abused...
10th May 2010
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South Africa police concern over Obama
United States President Barack Obama is causing concern to South African police...
10th May 2010
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Dynamo Minsk fined for Nazi banner
Dynamo Minsk were handed a record $82,000 fine by the Belarus FA on Thursday...
10th May 2010
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NBA team protest controversial immigration bill
NBA basketball team the Phoenix Suns has protested against Arizona's...
6th May 2010
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Decline in funding for ethnic minority charities
The report, by the Council of Ethnic Minority Voluntary Sector Organisations,...
5th May 2010
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Abuse suffered in terraces
Gareth Thomas, former Wales and Lions captain has spoken of the abuse suffered...
5th May 2010
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FIFA Grassroots Project
About forty coaches from all 13 political regions of Namibia will converge in...
5th May 2010
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Stars turn out for Alexander benefit game
A star-studded benefit match has been held in memory of ex-Lincoln City manager...
4th May 2010
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Everton upset Arsenal to win first FA Women's Cup
Natasha Dowie's extra-time winner secured Everton their first FA Women's Cup...
4th 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