June 2011

Former far-right activist to recount past experiences
Former far-right activist, Matthew Collins, will host an evening recounting his...
30th June 2011
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FIFA release statement over Nigeria coach’s homophobic remarks
FIFA has released a statement with regards to comments made by Nigeria women’s...
30th June 2011
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Osmani Trust hosts annual community engagement tournament
The Osmani Trust, a youth and community organisation based in Tower Hamlets and...
29th June 2011
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Show Racism the Red Card to release groundbreaking research
Show Racism the Red Card is releasing a new research document, identifying the...
28th June 2011
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Kettering Town appoint Morell Maison
Morell Maison, one of non-league football’s promising black coaches, has been...
27th June 2011
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Roberto Carlos racially abused during Russian league match
Roberto Carlos walked off the pitch after a spectator threw a banana in his...
24th June 2011
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Nas on lookout for football talent
New Hayes & Yeading United manager Nas Bashir is holding a series of open...
23rd June 2011
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NEVER AGAIN receive European Football Supporters Award
Polish FARE partners NEVER AGAIN has been awarded the 2010 UEFA-backed European...
23rd June 2011
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Chris Hughton appointed Birmingham City manager
Chris Hughton has been confirmed as Birmingham City manager after completing a...
22nd June 2011
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No.10 hosts reception to champion LGBT pioneers in sport
Kick It Out will join selected UK sports groups and governing bodies to attend...
22nd June 2011
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Football fan ordered to do community service for racist remarks
A Norwich City fan has been ordered to do community service after making racist...
21st June 2011
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UEFA appoint first woman to Executive Committee
Karen Espelund has become the first woman to be appointed to UEFA’s Executive...
21st June 2011
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British players selected for Pakistan World Cup qualifiers
Three British players will join up with the Pakistan national team for their...
20th June 2011
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New bill proposed to tackle sectarianism in Scottish football
The Scottish government has published a bill to tackle sectarianism in...
20th June 2011
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Fran and Duncan remembered at Exeter City One Game event
Fran Jenkin and Duncan Underhill will be remembered at the Exeter City One Game,...
17th June 2011
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Refugee week approaches
People across the country will celebrate the contribution of refugees to the UK...
17th June 2011
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Punjabi Wolves spearhead Midlands-wide charity push
The Punjabi Wolves supporters group, the largest organised group of ethnic...
16th June 2011
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Hayes and Yeading United appoint Nas Bashir as manager
Hayes and Yeading United have appointed Nas Bashir, the first British Asian to...
16th June 2011
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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