July 2014

The FA remembers Laurie Cunningham
The Football Association (FA) remembers one of English football's pioneers,...
15th July 2014
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Tribute night announced for pioneer Laurie Cunningham
Today (15 July) marks the 25th anniversary of the death of the former Real...
15th July 2014
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Paul Elliott joins FA's Inclusion Advisory Board
Paul Elliott has joined The Football Association’s Inclusion Advisory Board....
15th July 2014
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Exeter City hold successful international 5-a-side tournament
Exeter City Football Club has successfully marked the day of the World Cup Final...
14th July 2014
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Gay actor suffers homophobic abuse following footballer mix-up
An openly gay television actor has said that he a large number of homophobic...
14th July 2014
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Tom Daley and Gareth Thomas inducted into Hall of Fame
British sports stars Olympic diver Tom Daley and former Welsh rugby star Gareth...
11th July 2014
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FIFA fails to punish twelve discriminatory incidents
FIFA has failed to punish a dozen clear incidents of discrimination at the World...
10th July 2014
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Heart4More raise over £600 with first event
The Heart4More Foundation hosted its first community event on Saturday 28 June,...
10th July 2014
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Lord Ouseley backs fundraising drive for Arthur Wharton Statue
Lord Herman Ouseley, Chair of Kick It Out, has today (9 July) given his backing...
9th July 2014
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Kick It Out links up with Deloitte Multicultural Network
Roisin Wood, Director of Kick It Out, and Paul Mortimer, the organisation’s...
8th July 2014
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Former American Football player comes out as gay
Brad Thorson came out as gay on Independence Day. He played college football for...
8th July 2014
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Exeter City to hold community World Cup tournament
Exeter City Football Club is marking the day of the World Cup final, on 13 July,...
7th July 2014
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Event Grants awarded to projects in 12 countries
A total of thirteen organisations across twelve European countries will be...
7th July 2014
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Lord Ouseley on outcome of David Elleray investigation
Kick It Out chair Lord Ouseley has described as “unacceptable” The...
5th July 2014
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Piara Powar: FIFA could have done more on discrimination
By Dev Trehan FIFA could have and should have done more to tackle...
4th July 2014
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Mark Lawrenson comment draws 172 complaints
BBC commentator Mark Lawrenson has come under fire for a 'sexist' comment made...
4th July 2014
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Women Super League gives its backing to Kick It Out
The Women’s Super League (WSL) nominated two fixtures last Sunday (29 June) in...
2nd July 2014
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Club fined for taking players off in stand against racism
A Cork schoolboys football club has been fined €200 for refusing to continue...
1st 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

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