June 2013

Airbus footballer accused of racist insults is cleared
An Airbus footballer has been cleared of using a racist insult during an...
28th June 2013
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Martina Navratilova says ‘Gay footballers must tackle hatred’
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova claims more needs to be done to rid football...
28th June 2013
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Your chance to learn, network and enhance your skills with Inspirational YOU
Inspirational YOU is giving young people the opportunity to meet influential...
28th June 2013
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Rachel Yankey breaks Peter Shilton's England caps record
Rachel Yankey became England's most capped international after she skippered the...
26th June 2013
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Black coaches can play key role with black players - Ugo Ehiogu
Kick It Out ambassador Ugo Ehiogu has spoken to BBC Sport's Alistair Magowan...
24th June 2013
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Non league footballer charged over Mosque tweets
A Merseyside footballer who allegedly encouraged people to riot and “bomb and...
24th June 2013
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Prandelli sorry for Balotelli remark
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has apologised for saying Mario Balotelli's skin...
23rd June 2013
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New children's musical tackling intolerance in football
‘The Shirt’, a newly developed children's musical looking to...
17th June 2013
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Canadian FA suspends Quebec to ensure football is open to all
The Canadian Football Association has suspended a provincial association over...
17th June 2013
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Confederations Cup opener sees protests against World Cup costs
The build-up to the opening match of the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup in...
17th June 2013
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Major League Soccer teams up with anti-discrimination campaign
Major League Soccer (MLS) has announced that it is upping efforts to tackle...
13th June 2013
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NFL and Athlete Ally debut Gay Pride t-shirt line
Athlete Alley, a non-profit organisation fighting for equality in organised...
13th June 2013
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Nantwich Pitch Invasion football league in “racism” probe
Pitch Invasion football league in Nantwich is at the centre of a racism...
13th June 2013
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EU agency publishes good practice guide to tackling discrimination
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent has endorsed a guide to tackling discrimination...
13th June 2013
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Socceroos coach Osieck apologises for sexist slur
Australia's national football team coach Holger Osieck has apologised for a...
13th June 2013
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Support White Ribbon campaign with Kick It Out ambassador Ikram
The countdown for the charity match between Bradford Park Avenue and a Pakistan...
12th June 2013
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FIFA insist Under-20 World Cup in Turkey will go ahead
FIFA claim that this month's Under-20 World Cup in Turkey will go ahead despite...
12th June 2013
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Wiesenthal Center initiative tutors Brazilians on handling sports racism
Simon Wiesenthal Center officials presented a program to authorities in Brazil...
12th June 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