December 2011

European clubs taking green-friendly measures
With billions spent on upgrading old venues or building new ones ahead of the...
29th December 2011
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Liverpool players warm up in Luis Suarez t-shirts
Liverpool players wore t-shirts depicting an image of Luis Suarez and his name...
22nd December 2011
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Family, friends and former team-mates pay tribute to Kurtis Townsend
Family, friends and former team-mates came together to celebrate the life of...
22nd December 2011
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Heather Rabbatts to become first female to sit on FA Board
The FA Board has today (22 December) approved the appointment of Heather...
22nd December 2011
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John Terry charged over alleged racist comments
England captain John Terry will face a charge of using racist language, the...
21st December 2011
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Kick It Out statement regarding Luis Suarez
Kick It Out has released the following statement after Liverpool’s Luis Suarez...
20th December 2011
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Barnsley fan cautioned over homophobic chants
A Barnsley football fan has been cautioned for shouting homophobic abuse at...
20th December 2011
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Auxerre midfielder says linesman made racist remark
The French league has opened an investigation into alleged racist remarks made...
20th December 2011
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Kick It Out ambassador Ikram lends support to Pakistan relief effort
Kick It Out ambassador Ikram Butt, Leeds Rugby Foundation’s Connecting...
20th December 2011
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FA hearing into Suarez/Evra case
The Football Association has begun a disciplinary hearing into claims...
15th December 2011
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Football legends inspire youngsters at Fun Day
Pioneering black footballers Chris Whyte and Paul Canoville inspired...
14th December 2011
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Research reveals supporters would welcome gay footballer
The taboo surrounding gay players in football is a myth – among fans at least...
13th December 2011
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Football stars turn out to pay tribute to team-mate
A star-studded line-up will take to the field to celebrate the life of talented...
13th December 2011
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Celtic will not appeal fine for illicit chanting
Celtic will not appeal against the £12,700 Uefa fine for "illicit chanting" by...
13th December 2011
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Chelsea unable to prove racist slur claim
Chelsea have confirmed they have been unable to prove allegations of racism...
12th December 2011
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Mirror's Open Goal campaign continues to uncover pioneering managers of the future
Judan Ali, a young aspiring British Asian coach, speaks to the Daily Mirror's...
9th December 2011
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Zesh Rehman inspires youngsters at Foundation forum
Zesh Rehman discussed the under representation of British Asian professional...
8th December 2011
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Kick It Out ambassador to take Devon Lions training session
Exeter City striker and Kick It Out ambassador John O'Flynn is running a...
7th December 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