January 2012

FURD set to feature in film
Football Unites, Racism Divides (FURD) has secured funding from the Media...
31st January 2012
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Man released on bail following alleged racist gesture
A man arrested after an alleged racist gesture was made by a fan at the FA Cup...
30th January 2012
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Nine men arrested on suspicion of chanting racist songs
Football fans suspected of chanting racist songs on a train back from an FA Cup...
25th January 2012
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Ball fined for homophobic tweet
Former England defender Michael Ball has been fined £6,000 by The Football...
25th January 2012
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Law student charged over racial abuse claims
A university law student is to face court over claims he racially abused...
24th January 2012
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Fan arrested on suspicion of racial abuse
A man believed to be a Chelsea fan has been arrested on suspicion of racially...
23rd January 2012
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Man arrested for racist tweet aimed at Newcastle United
A man has been arrested after reports of a racist comment directed at Newcastle...
18th January 2012
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Dan Rooney expected to rejoin Pittsburgh Steelers
Dan Rooney, the man who instilled the Rooney Rule in America’s National...
18th January 2012
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Olympic women's boxing skirts issue to be decided
Amateur boxing chiefs will discuss this week whether female boxers must wear...
18th January 2012
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Focus on women's football in special Notts County magazine
Notts County launched a special edition of their matchday programme 'The Mag' as...
17th January 2012
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Tributes paid to Muhammad Ali on 70th birthday
Lennox Lewis and George Foreman were among the stars to pay tribute to boxing...
17th January 2012
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Ex-rugby union player Kuadey dies
Former Sale Sharks wing Selorm Kuadey has died at the age of 24.
The Sharks...
17th January 2012
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Prime Minister calls for increase in black managers
David Cameron has called for more black managers and coaches at the top levels...
17th January 2012
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Windass attempts suicide after battle with depression
Dean Windass has admitted he attempted suicide earlier this month after battling...
16th January 2012
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Memorial unveiled in memory of Richard Butcher and Keith Alexander
The widows of former Lincoln City player Richard Butcher and ex-manager Keith...
16th January 2012
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Arrest made after Rangers duo receive Twitter abuse
Strathclyde Police have made an arrest following alleged racist comments on...
16th January 2012
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Premier League schemes could benefit from public money
The culture secretary, Jeremy Hunt, has said that public money could be handed...
13th January 2012
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Richard Scudamore on English football's fight against racism
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has declared that English...
12th January 2012
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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