May 2012

Manchester FA supporting local GRT community
Manchester FA, in partnership with Salford Council, will be supporting the...
31st May 2012
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Chelsea FC's Asian Star 2012 winners decided
Another four potential footballers of the future were uncovered during the...
31st May 2012
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Balotelli will walk off if abused at Euro 2012
Manchester City and Italy striker Mario Balotelli has threatened to walk off the...
31st May 2012
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England squad’s visit to Auschwitz marks ongoing partnership
The Football Association (FA) and Holocaust Educational Trust (HET) have entered...
29th May 2012
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RAF team complete Kenyan shirts distributions
RAF personnel from Shawbury have returned from Nairobi, Kenya after completing...
29th May 2012
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Paolo Di Canio: Swindon apologised for 'inappropriate' comment
Swindon Town privately admitted that a comment made by manager Paolo Di Canio to...
29th May 2012
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SSS launching in London
Samba Soccer Schools (SSS), an initiative coaching football the Brazilian way,...
28th May 2012
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BACC host inaugural ‘One Game, One Community’ tournament
The British Asian Club Championship’s (BACC) inaugural ‘One Game, One...
22nd May 2012
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FIFA appoint first female executive committee member
FIFA has appointed the first female member of the world governing body's...
22nd May 2012
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Singapore-based initiative launches Futsal tournament
Singapore-based initiative Magic Footwerkz is hosting its inaugural Racial...
21st May 2012
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MK Dons appoint Ian Wright as first-team coach
MK Dons have appointed former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright as...
18th May 2012
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Manchester CFA hosting Annual Refugee Week tournament
Manchester CFA is holding an inclusive 6-a-side football tournament to show its...
18th May 2012
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Hodgson on Terry selection
Roy Hodgson has insisted John Terry will not prove a divisive influence in the...
17th May 2012
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The FA hosting disability talent identification days
The FA is holding talent identification days across the country this summer to...
17th May 2012
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Walcott's family to miss Euro 2012 for fear of racist attacks
Theo Walcott's family have said they will not travel to Ukraine for Euro 2012...
17th May 2012
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European-wide action sought on discrimination
Moves to introduce a uniform, European-wide condition to impose more robust...
17th May 2012
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Marcus Gayle appointed Staines Town boss
Marcus Gayle has been unveiled as the new boss of Staines Town and immediately...
16th May 2012
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Leeds Rhinos to celebrate LGBT equality
World Club champions Leeds Rhinos are dedicating their Stobart Super League...
16th May 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