February 2013

UEFA orders Lazio to play two European ties behind closed doors
Lazio have been ordered to play their next two home European games behind closed...
28th February 2013
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The PFA launches nationwide counsellors network
The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) launched the National...
27th February 2013
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Millwall fan fined and banned for racist abuse of Leeds striker El-Hadji Diouf
A man who hurled racist abuse at Leeds United striker El-Hadji Diouf has been...
27th February 2013
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Lazio charged by UEFA for 'racist behaviour' of fans
Lazio are facing the prospect of playing a home Europa League tie behind closed...
26th February 2013
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Flares, smoke bombs and pitch invaders at Under 21 clash
Young Liverpool striker Adam Morgan was confronted by a pitch invader during a...
26th February 2013
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Inter fined after fans found guilty of racially abusing Mario Balotelli
Inter Milan have been fined 50,000 euros after their fans were found guilty of...
26th February 2013
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Harriers player lodges racial abuse complaint
Kidderminster Harriers are in consultation with the Police and The FA following...
26th February 2013
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FA provides clubs with 'toolkit' to tackle homophobia
The Football Association has stepped up efforts to fight homophobia in football...
25th February 2013
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Women's FA Cup Final to be screened live on BBC Two
The Women's FA Cup Final will be shown live on BBC Two on Sunday 26...
25th February 2013
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Italian reports suggest Mario Balotelli racially abused
Italian media reports suggest AC Milan's Mario Balotelli was the target of...
25th February 2013
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Chris Kiwomya given Notts County job for rest of the season
League One side Notts County have named Chris Kiwomya as their manager for the...
24th February 2013
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Join Bolton Wanderers star Marvin Sordell for fundraising gala dinner
The Marvin Sordell Foundation (MSF) is hosting a fundraising gala dinner to...
21st February 2013
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Spurs fans hurt in 'antisemitic' attack on pub in Lyon
A group of Tottenham Hotspur fans following their team in Europe have been...
21st February 2013
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Saint Lucia set to host major international sport conference
The Caribbean has produced some of the world’s most outstanding athletes and...
21st February 2013
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Doreen Lawrence launches centre to boost minority students' prospects
The mother of murdered black teenager Stephen Lawrence will this week condemn...
20th February 2013
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McParland leads disadvantaged youngsters to LMA Managers' Cup glory
Former Notts County manager Ian McParland led a team of disadvantaged youngsters...
19th February 2013
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Spaces left for the Fit 4 Women conference
The Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation (WSFF) has tickets available for its...
19th February 2013
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Plaudits for Fulham on ground access
Fulham have been praised by the Level Playing Field campaign on modifications to...
19th February 2013
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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