June 2010

Survey shows media industry perceived as 'cut-throat'
A new UK survey focused on people from ethnic minority backgrounds shows the...
21st June 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 this...
16th June 2010
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EDL members attack Birmingham vigil
Fifteen members of the English Defence League (EDL) were forced to leave central...
16th June 2010
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BBC consider 'vuvuzela free' coverage
The BBC is looking into whether it would be possible to broadcast a separate...
16th June 2010
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World Cup poverty highlighted by campaigners
Activists will address a major public meeting on the eve of England’s match in...
15th June 2010
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Players support England football charitable trust
Players support England football charitable trust
WellChild and Bobby Moore...
15th June 2010
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Former goalkeeper claims football fans aren't homophobic
A former Coventry City goalkeeper-turned-university-lecturer is claiming that...
15th June 2010
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EveryColour children's choir release World Cup song
Supported by Kick It Out, EveryColour is a Manchester primary school project...
14th June 2010
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Hope Powell earns CBE
Powell, was appointed as the first full-time England women's head coach in 1998,...
14th June 2010
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HIV sport launch World Cup campaign
With the World Cup finally kicked off,fans travelling to South Africa are uged...
14th June 2010
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Bristol Rovers fan given football banning order over racist abuse
A self-proclaimed "right-wing extremist" has been given a football banning order...
11th June 2010
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Rabbatts announces Millwall resignation
Millwall Football Club have announced that Heather Rabbatts CBE has given notice...
11th June 2010
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FURD host World Cup celebration
Sheffield City College will this evening play host to a unique event marking the...
10th June 2010
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Audio Described commentary available at World Cup
Audio described commentary will be provided for partially sighted and blind fans...
10th June 2010
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Holland players told to stop tweeting after racism row
Holland's World Cup squad has been banned from using Twitter during the...
10th June 2010
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BBC in row over lack of black journalists at the World Cup
Black sports journalists have criticised the lack of black staff working for the...
9th June 2010
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New play tells tragic story of Justin Fashanu
A new play about the life of openly gay footballer Justin Fashanu is to be...
8th June 2010
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Police criticised over stop-and-search policy
Five police forces could face legal action after the equalities watchdog issued...
7th 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