December 2010

FA appoint David Bernstein as new Chair
Former Manchester City chairman and David Bernstein has been nominated to take...
23rd December 2010
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Zesh joins Thai champions
Zesh Rehman has joined Thai champions Muang Thong United and is set to become...
22nd December 2010
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Samuel Eto'o voted African Player of the Year for a record fourth time
Samuel Eto'o has become the first player to win the African Player of the Year...
21st December 2010
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Fifa President apologises for comments
Fifa president Sepp Blatter has apologised for saying gay fans should "refrain...
17th December 2010
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Premier League stars and community figures come together at House of Lords
The curtain was drawn on a year of activity this week as friends of Kick It Out...
16th December 2010
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Funding awarded for FURD’s new home
Football Unites, Racism Divides (FURD) has announced plans for a new...
16th December 2010
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Fifa President comments cause controversy
Cup in Qatar should "refrain from any sexual activities".
Gay rights groups...
14th December 2010
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Fifa President comments cause controversy
Fifa president Sepp Blatter has sparked uproar by joking that gay fans...
14th December 2010
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Sports minister backs drive for equality
Kick It Out will celebrate the culmination of its One Game, One Community weeks...
13th December 2010
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Sports minister backs drive for equality
Kick It Out will celebrate the culmination of its One Game, One Community weeks...
13th December 2010
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Fresh beginnings for Southall FC
A new era has dawned at Southall FC following confirmation of the club’s...
13th December 2010
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Russian football fans injured during protest
A number of people have been injured in central Moscow as some of the hundreds...
12th December 2010
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West Brom respond to complaints over anti-Traveller abuse
West Bromwich Albion have issued a statement in response to reports of fans...
10th December 2010
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Barcelona announce first ever commercial shirt sponsorship
Barcelona have ended their 111-year history of refusing commercial shirt...
10th December 2010
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Premier League stars come out in force for charity event
Footballers Micah Richards and Gabriel Obertan put aside their club rivalry to...
10th December 2010
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US students protest in support of lesbian soccer coach
US college students organised a protest after their soccer coach was forced to...
8th December 2010
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Manager Chris Hughton sacked by Newcastle
Newcastle United have parted company with manager Chris Hughton following a...
6th December 2010
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Pizza Hut apologises to Bournemouth players over discrimination row
Pizza Hut has apologised to a group of black players from AFC Bournemouth who...
6th December 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