October 2013

Sir Alex Ferguson criticises Liverpool over Luis Suarez race row
Sir Alex Ferguson has branded Liverpool "ridiculous" over the Luis Suarez race...
23rd October 2013
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Clarke Carlisle says the appointment of Rio Ferdinand to the FA commission is an 'afterthought'
Clarke Carlisle has criticised the appointment of Rio Ferdinand to the FA...
23rd October 2013
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Cambridgeshire host Annual Disability Sports festival
The Annual Indoor Disability Sports festival took place this year in...
23rd October 2013
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Norwich City players discuss racism with local students
Norwich City stars Sebastien Bassong and Nathan Redmond discussed the issue of...
23rd October 2013
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Disabled football team manager recognised at Lancashire Sports Awards
A manager of a disabled football team received a standing ovation when he...
23rd October 2013
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Teeing off for Kick It Out
Kick It Out’s 20th year of campaigning will be celebrated with a special Golf...
22nd October 2013
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Exeter City to dedicate fixture to 'Season of Action' this weekend
Exeter City FC will be celebrating the role of women and girls in football...
22nd October 2013
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Kick It Out Cup to be held in Shropshire
Shropshire FA will host its ‘Season of Action’ event with Shropshire’s...
21st October 2013
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Under-16s team set up in Rotherham to promote diversity
The Rotherham United Community Sports Trust (RUCST) has created its own...
21st October 2013
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Addicks boss Chris Powell teaming up with BACA
Charlton Athletic manager Chris Powell will be joining the Black and Asian...
21st October 2013
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Former FA chairman indicates antisemitism exists within FIFA
Lord Triesman has indicated that he was the victim of antisemitic comments at...
21st October 2013
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Disabled man wins competition to play football with Fabio Cannavaro
Adam "1armrunner", who has only one arm, won a Facebook competition to play...
21st October 2013
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Staffordshire FA launch football sessions for people with disabilities
Staffordshire FA is delivering free "Introduction to Football" sessions for a...
18th October 2013
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Newcastle legend Steve Howey visits local school for anti racism event
A school in Tyneside is helping to eradicate racism in football with the help...
15th October 2013
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Wigan Athletic scout hopes to inspire more Asians into professional football
Wigan Athletic scout Irfan Kawri spoke with The Guardian after winning the...
14th October 2013
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Volunteer recognised for her work in female football
Chichester City's Lizzie Ogden was named young volunteer of the year for her...
14th October 2013
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AFC Wimbledon joins Football Fans against Homophobia campaign
AFC Wimbledon has become the first football club in Britain to join the Football...
11th October 2013
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Juventus president calls for clarity on anti discrimination rules
Juventus president Andrea Agnelli has called for the Italian Football Federation...
11th October 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