April 2014

Duo returning home as part of ‘Next 20’ initiative
Swindon Town goalkeeper Wes Foderingham and Derby County loanee Andre Wisdom are...
30th April 2014
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Football Association seeking 250 club mentors
The Football Association (FA) is looking to appoint up to 250 Club Mentors to...
28th April 2014
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Barcelona defender eats banana after it lands on pitch
Barcelona's Dani Alves reacted to having a banana thrown at him during Sunday's...
28th April 2014
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NBA bans LA Clippers owner for life over comments
US basketball's ruling body, the National Basketball Association (NBA), has...
28th April 2014
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'Season of Action' in full swing across the country
This weekend sees three teams in the professional leagues host 'Season of...
26th April 2014
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Man convicted and fined for offensive post on Kick It Out's Facebook account
A 21-year-old man from London has been convicted and fined £150 having posted a...
24th April 2014
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Yannick Sagbo fined over 'quenelle' gesture
Hull City striker Yannick Sagbo has been fined £15,000 by the Football...
23rd April 2014
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Gay football fan groups take the lead on equal rights
Groups of grassroots Premier League supporters say the Football Association is...
22nd April 2014
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Manchester City Women enter partnership with WSFF
Manchester City Women’s Football Club (MCWFC) has entered into a...
17th April 2014
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Sepp Blatter claims punishing racist behaviour is "unduly excessive"
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has claimed punishing fans' racist behaviour by...
17th April 2014
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FARE offers opportunities to get involved ahead of Action Weeks
Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE) has unveiled a series of exciting...
17th April 2014
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Brazil television commentator arrested over racist jibe
A football television commentator in Brazil has been arrested on racism...
17th April 2014
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FA Women’s Super League returns this evening
The FA Women’s Super League (WSL) is back this week for its biggest season to...
14th April 2014
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Four clubs to host Season of Action games
Four clubs in the top three divisions of English football will dedicate fixtures...
11th April 2014
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Sagbo and Assou-Ekotto granted extension for ‘quenelle’ charges
Yannick Sagbo and Benoit Assou-Ekotto have been granted more time to respond to...
10th April 2014
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Club footballer sent off over 'monkey noises'
Capital Football Leagues in New Zealand have again been embroiled in racism...
10th April 2014
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Colin Kazim-Richards guilty over homophobic gesture
A footballer who made a homophobic gesture to Brighton and Hove Albion...
10th April 2014
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Brendon Santalab racism charge dropped
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has dismissed allegations of racial abuse...
10th April 2014
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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