September 2010

Surrey County FA and Kick It Out host disability football awareness day
Surrey FA and Kick It Out are hosting a special disability football awareness...
30th September 2010
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Fun day on the Wirral celebrates disabled inclusion
Disabled children and their families took part in a fun day on the Wirral which...
30th September 2010
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FIFA & UEFA powerless to act on racist Russian flag
FIFA and UEFA say they cannot take action against the Russian Football Union's...
24th September 2010
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Chelsea chairman responds to claims over anti-Semitism policy
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck has responded to newspaper claims regarding the...
23rd September 2010
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Show Racism The Red Card programme launched in Ireland
The Show Racism the Red Card programme of activities in Ireland has been...
23rd September 2010
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Odemwingie thanks West Brom fans for banner of support
Peter Odemwingie has thanked West Bromwich Albion fans for making England feel...
20th September 2010
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West Ham's Israeli duo set to miss game to observe Yom Kippur
West Ham United manager Avram Grant and defender Tal Ben Haim are set to be...
15th September 2010
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FURD team perform admirably at Dublin Soccerfest
A team of Positive Futures players from Football Unites, Racism Divides took...
15th September 2010
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FARE call for support for Action Week
Between 14 and 26 October the Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE) network...
13th September 2010
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Lord Ouseley calls for clarification over Russian minister's remarks
Lord Herman Ouseley, chair of Kick It Out, has urged Russia’s sports minister...
10th September 2010
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Avram Grant to decide on possible Yom Kippur absence
Avram Grant will decide next week whether he will observe Yom Kippur, the Jewish...
10th September 2010
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French amateur club refuses to register gay player
A French amateur club has refused to register a homosexual player, leading to a...
9th September 2010
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Fears over London 2012 grassroots sport target
Grassroots sport may fall below the target of 90% usage of Olympic Park...
8th September 2010
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“Film will do a good job of challenging homophobia”
Kick It Out has reiterated it's backing of an FA-led film to challenge...
8th September 2010
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Rugby league star criticises Olympic swimmer over homophobic comments
Australian rugby league star Ian Roberts has labelled Olympic swimmer Stephanie...
7th September 2010
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Poland and Ukraine issue 'Unity' statement
Polish and Ukrainian football supporters issued a joint ‘Unity’ statement on...
6th September 2010
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Nigeria defender Shittu runs competition for Nigerian youngsters
Nigeria defender Daniel Shittu has set up a competition that will see one lucky...
2nd September 2010
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Gay Australian diver urges Aussie rules players to be open about sexuality
Gay Olympic diver Matthew Mitcham says Aussie rules (AFL) players should feel...
2nd September 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