May 2014

Partial stadium closure for Real Madrid
The UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body has handed down sanctions to Real Madrid...
30th May 2014
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Latics receive Preliminary Level of Kick It Out’s Equality Standard
Kick It Out has recognised Wigan Athletic’s efforts to promote diversity and...
30th May 2014
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Local hero leading fundraising drive in Hackney
Some of the biggest names in football have endorsed an initiative designed to...
29th May 2014
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FURD backs Rabbi Howell headstone campaign
Football Unites, Racism Divides (FURD) has backed a campaign to get pioneering...
29th May 2014
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Arsène Wenger on homophobia within football
For a sport that prides itself on its progressive nature and encourages a sense...
29th May 2014
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Mario Balotelli speaks up about racism
Italy striker Mario Balotelli believes the presence of overt racism in his...
28th May 2014
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International students unite in celebration of football
Two nail-biting finals settled the inaugural Kaplan Cup as hundreds of...
27th May 2014
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One Game One Community to host summer tournament
One Game One Community (OGOC) will stage a 5-a-side tournament in Exeter this...
27th May 2014
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Next 20 star Lukaku nets hat-trick for Belgium
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku scored a hat-trick as Belgium warmed up for the...
27th May 2014
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Afri Can project launches for World Cup
The Out of Africa Campaign is proud to launch the Afri Can project to celebrate...
27th May 2014
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FA's Asians in football plan delayed until 2015
The publication of the Football Association's plan to get more British Asians...
23rd May 2014
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Reaffirmed global commitment to Kick It Out as key figures back organisation after 20 years of campaigning
Kick It Out’s special anniversary dinner event commemorating 20 years of...
22nd May 2014
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Paris St-Germain charged over abuse of disabled Chelsea fans
Uefa has opened disciplinary proceedings against Paris St-Germain over...
22nd May 2014
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Mario Balotelli racially abused as Italy prepare for 2014 World Cup
Mario Balotelli was racially abused at the Italy training centre Coverciano on...
21st May 2014
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Recapping our 20 year anniversary dinner
We hosted our 20 year anniversary dinner on Tuesday 20 May. We've used...
21st May 2014
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Lord Ouseley comments after Scudamore outcome
Kick It Out has released a statement following the outcome of the hearing faced...
19th May 2014
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Richard Scudamore remains Premier League chief executive
The Premier League has decided to take 'no further discplinary action' chief...
19th May 2014
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Paul Elliott attends Kick It Out Israel events
Paul Elliott was invited to Israel as a special UEFA ambassador attending a...
19th May 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