December 2012

Racism claim investigated after FA Cup tie
Barrow have said they will investigate allegations that Macclesfield captain Nat...
19th December 2012
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Liverpool youngster Suso fined by FA for Twitter comment
Liverpool teenager Suso has been fined £10,000 by The Football Association...
18th December 2012
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Rendall Munroe confirms retirement from boxing
Kick It Out ambassador Rendall Munroe has confirmed he has retired from...
14th December 2012
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BBC to show European Women's Championship football games
The BBC is to broadcast all of England's UEFA European Women's Championship...
14th December 2012
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UEFA president Michel Platini may appeal Serbia sanctions
UEFA president Michel Platini may appeal to increase the player bans and...
14th December 2012
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UEFA president Michel Platini may appeal Serbia sanctions
UEFA president Michel Platini may appeal to increase the player bans and...
14th December 2012
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UEFA announces Serbia-England disciplinary decisions
The UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body has announced a number of disciplinary...
13th December 2012
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PFA backs FA's plans to introduce five-match bans for racist abuse
Plans for a minimum five-match ban for racist abuse have been backed by the...
13th December 2012
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Teenager held over alleged 'racist tweet' directed at Jason Brown
A teenager has been arrested over a racist comment allegedly made online to...
12th December 2012
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Boy arrested over Manchester derby racist tweet
A 15-year-old has been arrested by police investigating a racist tweet sent...
12th December 2012
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Foreign players to get cultural lessons
Football's governing bodies are considering the introduction of cultural lessons...
12th December 2012
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Lord Ouseley comments on handling of Bassong incident
Kick It Out chair Lord Herman Ouseley has commented on the handling of the...
10th December 2012
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Fan arrested for alleged racist chanting at Manchester derby
Police arrested a man for alleged racist chanting at the Manchester derby...
10th December 2012
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Swansea man released on bail after alleged racial gesture
A man has been released on conditional bail after being questioned about alleged...
10th December 2012
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Charlton not to make formal complaint after Millwall fixture
Charlton’s Danny Haynes and Emmanuel Frimpong have decided not to make an...
5th December 2012
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Cisse: 'Scoring goals can save lives'
Papiss Cisse has launched a life-saving initiative in his home country of...
5th December 2012
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A focus on grassroots referees
The Yorkshire Evening Post's Grant Woodward reports on some of the difficulties...
5th December 2012
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Birkbeck College hosts free Irish football debate tomorrow night
Birkbeck concludes its year long series of roundtable debates on Thursday 6...
5th December 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