September 2011

Free mental health awareness courses for sport coaches
Time to Change, in partnership with the Rugby Football League (RFL), is offering...
30th September 2011
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Belgian authorities look to crack down on abusive chanting
Raf Casert, sports writer for the Associated Press, has written an article...
29th September 2011
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London APSA and Sporting Bengal meet in first Essex Senior League fixture
London APSA and Sporting Bengal, two teams which have been standard bearers of...
28th September 2011
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Zesh Rehman launches 'Football Talk' app
Muangthong United defender and leading Kick It Out ambassador, Zesh Rehman, has...
28th September 2011
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UAE winger Theyab Awana dies in car accident
The United Arab Emirates winger Theyab Awana, who became an internet sensation...
26th September 2011
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Premier League bosses condemn distasteful chanting
Premier League managers have condemned the distasteful chanting that took place...
23rd September 2011
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BACA supports Rooney Rule
The Black and Asian Coaches Association (BACA) has backed moves to introduce a...
22nd September 2011
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Fan appears in court for allegedly racially abusing player
A football fan has appeared in court accused of racially abusing Hibernian...
22nd September 2011
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Fenerbahce only allowed to admit women and children
In an attempt to combat poor fan behaviour, Fenerbahce were only allowed to...
21st September 2011
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Film on football trafficking comes to London
Kick It Out is inviting football fans to a special screening of 'Soka Afrika', a...
20th September 2011
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Sol Campbell backs Open Goal campaign
Sol Campbell is the latest player to get behind the Mirror's Open Goal...
20th September 2011
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Join Sodje brothers at charity dinner
The Sodje Sports Foundation, a charity established by sporting brothers Efe,...
20th September 2011
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Hope Powell to set new record as England manager
England coach Hope Powell will set a new record for England games managed when...
16th September 2011
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Positive work by England fans after events in Bulgaria
Khalsa Football Academy (KFA) are playing Bulgarian football fans in a friendly...
16th September 2011
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Chris Powell looking to inspire future black coaches
Chris Powell is hoping that he can make a success of his Charlton managerial...
14th September 2011
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Ghana v Nigeria friendly to kick off One Game, One Community weeks of action
Peter Odemwingie, John Obi Mikel, John Paintsil and Asamoah Gyan will be...
13th September 2011
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English football equivalent of Rooney Rule causes debate
A week on from US lawyer Cyrus Mehri’s trip to the UK, the Rooney Rule, which...
12th September 2011
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Howard Holmes steps down as FURD director
Howard Holmes, the director of Football Unites, Racism Divides (FURD), one of...
12th September 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