July 2014

ZRF to host first Asian Football Festival
The Zesh Rehman Foundation (ZRF) will be holding its first Asian Football...
31st July 2014
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FA celebrates Sir Bobby Robson Day
The Football Association (FA) is today (31 July) celebrating the life of Sir...
31st July 2014
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'Next 20' ambassador Romelu Lukaku joins Everton
Everton have signed ‘Next 20’ Ambassador Romelu Lukaku for a club record...
31st July 2014
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British Asian Rugby Association joins Parliamentary Rugby League Group
The British Asian Rugby Association (BARA) has joined the Parliamentary Rugby...
30th July 2014
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FA launches Asians in Football consultation forums
On Tuesday 5 August, The Football Association (FA) kicks-off a series of forums...
30th July 2014
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Get kitted out with Kick It Out original logo merchandise
Our online shop is offering discounted prices for Kick It Out original branded...
30th July 2014
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‘Next 20’ defender Harry Maguire joins Hull City
Kick It Out ‘Next 20’ ambassador Harry Maguire has joined Premier League...
29th July 2014
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Taskforce working on a British version of the Rooney Rule
A landmark bid is underway to bring an adaptation of the Rooney Rule into...
29th July 2014
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Kick It Out seeks new Professional Game Guidance Group member
Kick It Out is seeking to recruit an individual member to join its Professional...
28th July 2014
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Kick It Out and FSF help with Luton schools project
Luton schoolchildren learnt what it takes to be world champions in an innovative...
28th July 2014
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FIFA gathering information on alleged racist incident in Croatia
FIFA is in the process of gathering information on the alleged racism directed...
28th July 2014
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Women in Football searching for Development Officer
Women in Football (WiF) are seeking a Development Officer as they grow their...
28th July 2014
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Kick It Out Director joins FSF National Council
Roisin Wood, Kick It Out Director, has been appointed on to the Football...
28th July 2014
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Italian administrator criticised for racist comments
Carlo Tavecchio, the favourite to become the next Italian Football Federation...
28th July 2014
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Greg Dyke criticises FA decision makers
Greg Dyke has described the Football Association’s decision-makers as being...
26th July 2014
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Mark aims to make big impact in Kick It Out role
Mark Healy has joined the Kick It Out organisation in the new role of Grassroots...
25th July 2014
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Ugo Ehiogu appointed as Spurs Under-21's coach
The former Aston Villa and Middlesbrough central defender, who has been working...
25th July 2014
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Basketball team may boycott if owner doesn't sell franchise
As the court decides whether the Los Angeles Clippers sale to former Microsoft...
25th July 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