July 2011

Epsom football festival brings together local community
Surrey County FA, joined forces with The FA, Surrey Police and Epsom Ewell...
28th July 2011
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Netan Sansara becomes first British Asian in Cypriot League
Netan Sansara has joined Cypriot club PAEEK, becoming the first ever British...
28th July 2011
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Zohaib Rashid joins Operation Black Vote
Zohaib Rashid, former sports editor at the Eastern Eye newspaper, has been...
27th July 2011
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Philosophy Football hosting eve-of-season event
Philosophy Football, in association with the PCS Trade Union and When Saturday...
26th July 2011
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Chelsea launch formal complaint with Malaysian FA
Chelsea Football Club have lodged a formal complaint with the Malaysian FA with...
22nd July 2011
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Aman Verma signs for Kettering Town
Kettering Town have signed midfielder Aman Verma, one of only a handful of...
21st July 2011
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Robben Island prisoners to tell their story at London's South Africa House
Kick It Out, in conjunction with the PFA and Leicester De Montfort University,...
19th July 2011
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Former Rugby League star to receive honorary doctorate
Kick It Out ambassador Ikram Butt is to be awarded an honorary doctorate by...
19th July 2011
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Apply for jobs at the BBC and Osmani Trust charity today
Three exciting job opportunities within sport have arisen at the BBC, and at...
14th July 2011
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FURD’s Arthur Wharton project looks for manager as details on resources made available
Football Unites, Racism Divides (FURD) is looking for a job-share partner for...
14th July 2011
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FA seeks Disability Equality Advisory Group members
The FA is seeking to recruit new members to its Disability Equality Advisory...
12th July 2011
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Researcher for Muslim women in sport project wanted
The Independent Academic Research Studies (IARS) is looking for a part-time...
8th July 2011
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Annual tournament held in memory of Anthony Walker
Liverpool Community College, in partnership with the fan-led grassroots club,...
8th July 2011
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East Sussex tournament raises awareness of homophobia
The Justin Campaign, in conjunction with Brighton and Hove Albion FC, held an...
7th July 2011
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Croatia football president loses appeal against anti-gay remarks fine
Croatian football federation president, Vlatko Markovic, has lost his appeal...
6th July 2011
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Czech football club claims racism reason for continued fines
A Czech football club threatened with closure has claimed racism to be the main...
5th July 2011
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Kick It Out showcasing The Y-Word
Kick It Out is showcasing The Y-Word this Wednesday (6 July) in front of...
4th July 2011
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England make solid start in record-breaking women's World Cup
England women are on the verge of reaching the World Cup quarter-finals after...
4th July 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