May 2012

Swindon boss to be investigated following alleged racist comments
Paolo Di Canio will be investigated by The Football Association after he was...
15th May 2012
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Sodje Sports Foundation visiting LSFA
The Sodje Sports Foundation (SSF) is lending its support to grassroots football...
15th May 2012
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DCMS takes evidence on racism in Football
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Select Committee is holding...
15th May 2012
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Mondiali Antirazzisti inviting applicants
The Mondiali Antirazzisti, an international football tournament promoting the...
14th May 2012
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Manchester CFA identifying talented homeless footballers
Manchester CFA Equality Working Group is playing a lead role in delivering a...
14th May 2012
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Danny Hylton suspended following racist remarks
Aldershot Town’s Daniel Hylton has been given an eight match ban and a £1,000...
11th May 2012
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Barcelona defend Messi over Drenthe racism accusations
Barcelona have defended Lionel Messi after he was accused of racially abusing...
11th May 2012
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NCFA announce National Children’s Football Week dates
National Children’s Football Alliance (NCFA) has announced National...
10th May 2012
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McClean shuts down Twitter account due to sectarian abuse
Footballer James McClean is understood to have closed his Twitter account after...
10th May 2012
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Action to safeguard non-white England supporters in Ukraine
Uefa is backing plans to create safe zones for non-white fans at this summer's...
9th May 2012
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Second annual BoA Awards acknowledges attacking flair of Premier League stars
Yaya Toure claimed the 'Player of the Year' gong at the second prestigious Best...
8th May 2012
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Grassroots figurehead to carry Olympic Torch
Jas Jassal, Concorde Rangers FC vice-chairman, has been awarded the honour of...
4th May 2012
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Chelsea fan banned for racially abusing Drogba
A fan has been banned for life from Chelsea Football Club after he admitted...
3rd May 2012
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Platini offers support to Asian Star Programme
Michel Platini has thrown his support behind Chelsea’s ground-breaking Asian...
1st May 2012
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Man arrested over Bartley comments
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after alleged racist comments were made...
1st 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