June 2010

Rugby league side Castleford furious over fine for homophobic abuse
Rugby league side Castleford have reacted furiously after being fined £40,000...
29th June 2010
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Earl Barrett to lead Kick It Out mentoring project
Former England international Earl Barrett has joined Kick It Out to lead a...
29th June 2010
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Anti-homophobia campaign receives Cannes nomination
Kick It Out's groundbreaking anti-homphobia film was shortlisted for an award at...
29th June 2010
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Okocha believes African football needs overhaul
Former Nigeria star Jay-Jay Okocha believes African football needs to "go back...
29th June 2010
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Justin Campaign create online survey for 'Football vs Homophobia'
After the success of this year's 'Football vs Homophobia' initiative, the Justin...
29th June 2010
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Ministers to launch Olympics in schools
Competitive sport is set to be revived in England's schools with the launch of a...
28th June 2010
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French exit prompts race related blame
The issue of race has been suggested as one of the reasons in France's early...
28th June 2010
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Premier League stars call for investment in grassroots football
Three Premier League players have written to English football's three main...
27th June 2010
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Drogba backs campaign to combat AIDS
Didier Drogba has shown his support for Nike's campaign to combat AIDS by...
25th June 2010
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MP calls for fresh debate over 'English anthem'
Parliament should debate the case for an "English national anthem" that fans can...
25th June 2010
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School sends home pupils for racist chanting during World Cup game
A school suspended more than 20 children after they started chanting racial...
25th June 2010
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War On Want film on South Africa's poor
A new film made by War On Want examines the way that the poor of South Africa...
25th June 2010
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Chelsea give trials to Asian youngsters
Premier League champions Chelsea will give six Asian players a week-long trial...
23rd June 2010
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Mirror journalist says 'no chance' of English footballer coming out
Daily Mirror journalist John Cross believes football has “created a dangerous...
23rd June 2010
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British Friends of Yad Vashem organise panel discussion
The British Friends of Yad Vashem have organised a panel discussion on the...
22nd June 2010
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Luther Blissett completes charity bike ride
Kick It Out ambassador Luther Blissett kicked off a summer of charity challenges...
22nd June 2010
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Anwar Uddin signs for Barnet
Former Dagenham & Redbridge captain Anwar Uddin has signed for League Two...
22nd June 2010
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Security fears after Nigerian player receives death threats
South African police said that security surrounding the Nigeria midfielder Sani...
22nd June 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