June 2012

Spain and Russia receive fines
The Spanish and Russian football associations have been fined 20,000 and 30,000...
28th June 2012
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Shaw joins Coventry City management staff
Richard Shaw, one of the country's aspiring black coaches, has returned to...
28th June 2012
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Get involved in Powerchair Football Festival
The North West Powerchair Football League is hosting a Powerchair Football...
27th June 2012
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West Ham United ban supporter for Nazi salute
A West Ham United season ticket holder arrested and cautioned for giving a Nazi...
27th June 2012
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Captains to lead anti-discrimination message at Euro 2012 semi-finals
The UEFA Euro 2012 semi-final matches in Donetsk and Warsaw will see the...
27th June 2012
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Balotelli representatives condemn cartoon
It is understood representatives of Mario Balotelli have made their...
27th June 2012
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Spain and Russia face 'improper conduct' action by UEFA
UEFA has charged the Spanish and Russian football associations for racist...
26th June 2012
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The FA comments on Twitter abuse
The FA has issued the following statement regarding allegations of abuse aimed...
26th June 2012
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Roisin Wood appointed Kick It Out Director
Roisin Wood has been appointed the new Kick It Out Director.
Taking up the...
25th June 2012
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Germany face "improper conduct" charge from UEFA
UEFA has started disciplinary proceedings against the German Football...
22nd June 2012
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Fan found guilty of racially abusing Patrice Evra at Anfield
A football fan has been convicted of racially abusing Manchester United defender...
22nd June 2012
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Places available on BACA Welfare Training Course
The Black and Asian Coaches Association (BACA) still has places available for...
22nd June 2012
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Stage adaptation of Promised Land opens in Leeds
The stage adaptation of ‘Promised Land’, a book based on Leeds, its Jewish...
21st June 2012
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Reading legend Andy Alleyne passes away
Reading legend Andy Alleyne, the first black player to appear for the club,...
21st June 2012
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Croatia face further punishment over racist banners
Croatia's Football Federation (HNS) faces fresh disciplinary proceedings over...
21st June 2012
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Croatian Football Federation fined for racist chants
The Croatian Football Federation was fined 80,000 euros by UEFA today (19...
19th June 2012
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Chance to meet 1968 Olympic gold medallist
Podium, the Further and Higher Education Unit for the London 2012 Olympic Games,...
19th June 2012
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Sport Esprit Academy set to launch football academy in India
The Sport Esprit Academy, a UK-based coaching academy providing sports provision...
19th June 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