April 2012

NUS launches Out in Sport campaign
The National Union of Students (NUS) has launched the Out in Sport campaign, as...
30th April 2012
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‘One Game’ forums put grassroots football first
Kick It Out embarked on a series of ‘One Game’ community forums throughout...
30th April 2012
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Chelsea-QPR handshakes cancelled
The Premier League has announced there will be no pre-match handshakes at...
27th April 2012
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Everton mad Tony Bellew backs Kick It Out
Tony Bellew tackles Danny McIntosh tonight (27 April) in their hotly...
27th April 2012
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Smethwick's Sikh heartbeat gives grassroots football a voice
Birmingham-based football stars past and present joined a cast of grassroots and...
26th April 2012
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All-star line-up for Sodje brothers charity match
Bury star Efe Sodje and his famous sporting brothers will join a raft of...
25th April 2012
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Kick It Out chair backs Asian Star programme
Kick It Out chair Lord Herman Ouseley offered his full backing to Chelsea FC's...
24th April 2012
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Australian club cuts sponsor for racist remarks
Melbourne Demons of the Australian Football League have ended their association...
23rd April 2012
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Lazio fans make anti-Semitic chants
A group of Lazio fans began chanting anti-semitic slogans during Sunday's Serie...
23rd April 2012
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Walker crowned PFA Young Player of the Year
Football Unites, Racism Divides (FURD) youth product Kyle Walker has been named...
23rd April 2012
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Stevenage legends back Lea Sports
Stevenage legends Paul Fairclough and Sam Sodje showed their support for...
20th April 2012
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Baljit Rihal invited to Downing Street by Prime Minister
Baljit Rihal, co-founder of the Asian Football Awards, was amongst a select list...
20th April 2012
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LICRA demands inquiry into Gomis racist abuse
The France-based International League against Racism and Anti-Semitism (LICRA)...
19th April 2012
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Newcastle fan given three year ban for racist abuse
A shamed sport student who launched a tirade of racist abuse at a footballer at...
19th April 2012
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Bhangra stars backing Asian star programme
Bhangra musicians H Dhami and Jaz Dhami have both given their backing to the...
19th April 2012
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Emre under investigation following Zokora incident
Fenerbahçe midfielder Emre Belözoğlu was sent to the Professional Soccer...
18th April 2012
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Premier League star's brother gets GB Paralympic call
Martin Sinclair, brother of Swansea player Scott Sinclair, has been named in the...
17th April 2012
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Head of FIFPro expresses concern over Euros
Europe's leading players are at risk of being racially abused at this summer's...
17th April 2012
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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

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