October 2014

Kick It Out on pace to smash 'Season of Action' attendance record
Over 400,000 football fans have been through the turnstiles at games dedicated...
31st October 2014
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Steve Stacey supports Exeter City’s ‘Season of Action’ match this weekend
Exeter City’s first black player, Steve Stacey, has given his backing to the...
31st October 2014
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Celtic's Aleksandar Tonev given seven game ban for racist abuse
Celtic winger Aleksandar Tonev has been banned for seven matches for racially...
30th October 2014
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Peruvian club sanctioned for racist abuse by fans
Peruvian club Sporting Cristal have been ordered to close one stand at their...
30th October 2014
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Rio Ferdinand suspended and fined for Twitter comments
QPR defender Rio Ferdinand has been suspended for three matches and fined...
30th October 2014
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CSKA Moscow have supporters ban reduced to two games
CSKA Moscow's penalty for trouble caused by their fans during last month's...
29th October 2014
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Man on trial over Celtic racism claims
A company director has gone on trial accused of racially abusing two restaurant...
29th October 2014
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Mia Hamm named on AS Roma board
Former U.S. women's national team star Mia Hamm was approved on Monday as a new...
29th October 2014
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County FA official banned for 'kitchen' insult to female referee
A county FA official has been suspended for four months after telling a female...
29th October 2014
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Marieanne Spacey offers advice ahead of Lionesses first game at new Wembley Stadium
Marieanne Spacey is one of the most iconic English footballers. She scored 28...
28th October 2014
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Supporters discuss equality within football at 'Fans for Diversity' event
Over 60 football fans descended on the Impact Hub in central London on Wednesday...
27th October 2014
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Hammers recognise Kick It Out in ‘Season of Action’ clash
Premier League side West Ham United showed their support to Kick It Out by...
27th October 2014
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Eight teams nominate ‘Season of Action’ fixtures this weekend
Eight clubs across four leagues will dedicate their fixtures to Kick It Out’s...
25th October 2014
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Karren Brady gives her support ahead of Women’s Raise Your Game
West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady has given her support to Kick It Out’s...
24th October 2014
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FA charges Gillingham FC and Paul Scally over race victimisation
The Football Association (FA) has charged Gillingham FC and the club's...
24th October 2014
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UEFA opens racism case against BATE Borisov
European governing body UEFA has opened a racism case against Belarusian club...
23rd October 2014
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#PrideinFootball bringing together LGBT fans for inaugural event
Kick It Out, the Football Supporters’ Federation (FSF), the Gay Football...
22nd October 2014
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Vincent Kompany questions presence of CSKA supporters
Vincent Kompany has hit out at the "unacceptable" presence of CSKA Moscow...
22nd October 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