September 2013

Sol Campbell says racism may force him out of England to be a manager
Sol Campbell believes he will have to move abroad to fulfil his ambitions of...
30th September 2013
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Ukraine handed stadium ban for racism
Ukraine will have to play their next home World Cup qualifier behind closed...
30th September 2013
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Chelsea FC issue message to fans ahead of Spurs clash
Chelsea FC have issued the following message regarding use of the 'y-word' and...
27th September 2013
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Trish Turner named first woman to be part of FAW's ruling council
Trish Turner has broken 137 years of tradition in Welsh football by becoming the...
27th September 2013
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PR Officer role available at The FA
The Football Association is seeking a PR Officer for its Inclusion and Anti...
27th September 2013
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Player in Iceland racially abused by fan
An Icelandic Premier League match between Keflavík and ÍBV was soured when a...
25th September 2013
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Arsene Wenger to attend the opening of Jewish football exhibition
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will attend the opening of an exhibition on...
25th September 2013
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'Italians are not racist' says Cambiasso
Inter midfielder Esteban Cambiasso believes that the recent racist incidents in...
25th September 2013
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LGBT community would 'expect' homophobia in team sports, poll reveals
A Stonewall survey has revealed that gay, lesbian and bisexual people would...
25th September 2013
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Staffordshire school tackles racism with boxing project
A police led boxing programme, set up to increase racial tolerance and community...
25th September 2013
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'Radical' football fans worry Russian police
Russia’s top police official expressed concerns about the ability of...
24th September 2013
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We will ban supporters for antisemitic chants at Tottenham, say West Ham
West Ham have warned their supporters that they will crack down on any abusive...
23rd September 2013
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Ukraine face potential racism sanctions
Ukraine could be docked points or forced to play a potentially decisive World...
23rd September 2013
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England duo take part in The FA Girls' Football Festival
England and Arsenal duo Ellen White and Jordan Nobbs joined forces with The...
20th September 2013
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UEFA punishes Legia Warsaw for racist behaviour by fans
UEFA has ordered Legia Warsaw to play in an empty stadium after more racist...
20th September 2013
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Nepean Redskins football team to change name after racism allegations
An Ottawa amateur football club, the Nepean Redskins, is changing its name and...
20th September 2013
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Many Premier League clubs refuse to wear rainbow bootlaces for anti homophobia campaign
Leading Barclays Premier League clubs are furious at attempts to make their...
20th September 2013
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Fare European Observer Scheme to be launched in Berlin
Over 50 specialists from the Fare network will meet in Berlin this weekend to...
19th September 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