September 2014

Win tickets to see ‘Next 20’ stars represent Three Lions
Do you want to see the ‘Next 20’ in action? We have 10 pairs of tickets to...
30th September 2014
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Anwar Uddin joins Maldon & Tiptree as assistant manager
Former Dagenham and Redbridge defender Anwar Uddin has agreed to join Ryman...
30th September 2014
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Samba banned for reaction to racist abuse in Moscow
Congolese defender Christopher Samba has been banned for two matches by the...
29th September 2014
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Liverpool tweet receives antisemitic responses
Liverpool FC's official Twitter account received a series of antisemitic...
26th September 2014
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Torpedo face partial stadium closure after fans racist abuse of Christopher Samba
Russian club Torpedo Moscow must close a section of their stadium for their next...
26th September 2014
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Qatar women's basketball team leave Asian Games after hijab row
Qatar have pulled out of the women’s basketball competition at the Asian Games...
25th September 2014
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Garth Crooks reaction to Gordon Taylor comments
Garth Crooks, an Independent Trustee for Kick It Out and the Professional...
24th September 2014
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CSKA Moscow fans charged with racist behaviour
CSKA Moscow fans have been charged with racist behaviour at a UEFA Champions...
24th September 2014
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Christopher Samba suffers racist abuse in Russia
Congo's Christopher Samba has been racially abused playing for Dynamo Moscow in...
23rd September 2014
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Robert Enke's widow: Depression in sport is 'no longer taboo'
The widow of former Germany goalkeeper Robert Enke, who took his life in 2009,...
23rd September 2014
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Complaint made after Norwich City v Birmingham City match
Norwich City have released a statement after a complaint of alleged homophobic...
22nd September 2014
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Partizan Belgrade issue apology after antisemitic banner displayed
Partizan Belgrade have issued an apology after a number of their fans displayed...
22nd September 2014
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Keith Curle appointed Carlisle United manager
Carlisle United have appointed Keith Curle as their new manager.
Curle, 50,...
22nd September 2014
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Police investigate racist abuse sent to Mario Balotelli on Twitter
Merseyside Police say they are investigating racist abuse sent to Liverpool...
22nd September 2014
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Benoît Assou-Ekotto suspended for three matches over quenelle tweet
Benoît Assou-Ekotto has been suspended for three matches and fined £50,000...
19th September 2014
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Mexican politician to be investigated for comments made against Ronaldinho
Mexico's National Commission to Prevent and Eradicate Discrimination (CONAPRED),...
19th September 2014
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Tottenham Hotspur report antisemitic Partizan flag to UEFA
Tottenham Hotspur have reported an antisemitic banner displayed by Partizan...
19th September 2014
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FIBA: Players Can Wear Religious Head Coverings
International basketball's governing body said Tuesday that players will be...
17th September 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