December 2013

Andy Cole 'racially abused on Aer Lingus flight'
Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole was racially abused on an Aer Lingus...
30th December 2013
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Nicolas Anelka agrees not to repeat controversial celebration
West Bromwich Albion striker Nicolas Anelka has agreed not to use the...
30th December 2013
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Kick It Out statement on Nicolas Anelka
Kick It Out has released the following statement regarding Nicolas Anelka making...
28th December 2013
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Croatia defender handed 10-match ban for fascist salute
Croatia defender Josip Simunic will miss the 2014 World Cup after being given a...
16th December 2013
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Kick It Out staff member joins FA Inclusion Advisory Board
Rishi Jain, Kick It Out’s Football League Development Officer, has been...
16th December 2013
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Boro supporters' group stage anti-racism protest
Middlesbrough fans held an anti-racism protest march prior to their 'Season of...
16th December 2013
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Kick It Out ambassador Yankey visits Wingate and Finchley
By Devansh Trehan
England Women’s football legend Rachel Yankey made a...
13th December 2013
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Boro, Robins and Spireites backing Kick It Out in 'Season of Action' fixtures
Middlesbrough, Cheltenham Town and Chesterfield are hosting 'Season of Action'...
13th December 2013
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Watford Under-19s walk off pitch after alleged racism
A Watford Under-19s side walked off the pitch during a match in Italy yesterday...
12th December 2013
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NI amateur boxing affected by 'sectarian and racism' - report
Amateur boxing in Northern Ireland has been affected by "incidents of...
11th December 2013
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Police investigate racist tweets sent to Stan Collymore
Former footballer Stan Collymore has received "a number" of racist messages on...
10th December 2013
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Police launch investigation into alleged religious discrimination
An investigation involving police and Middlesbrough Football Club has been...
10th December 2013
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'Next 20' star Harry Maguire supports resource launch
Kick It Out’s ‘Next 20’ ambassador Harry Maguire attended the launch of...
10th December 2013
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Police launch investigation into alleged religious discrimination
An investigation involving police and Middlesbrough Football Club has been...
10th December 2013
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'Next 20' star Harry Maguire supports resource launch
Kick It Out’s ‘Next 20’ ambassador Harry Maguire attended the launch of...
10th December 2013
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Hibernian captain honoured by Show Racism the Red Card
Hibernian FC captain Liam Craig has been inducted into the Show Racism The Red...
10th December 2013
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Kick It Out issues statement on spot-fixing allegations
Kick It Out has issued the following statement regarding allegations of...
10th December 2013
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Globetrotter Rehman makes Malaysian Super League switch
Former Fulham, Queens Park Rangers and Bradford City defender Zesh Rehman has...
9th December 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