November 2014

Join Kick It Out and FSF for women football supporters panel
Kick It Out and the Football Supporters’ Federation (FSF) are holding a...
28th November 2014
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Kick It Out director to speak on LGBT panel
Roisin Wood, Kick It Out’s Director, will speak as part of a panel looking at...
28th November 2014
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Bradford youngsters watch Bantams through Fans for Diversity initiative
Children from the Asian community in Bradford have been given the opportunity to...
28th November 2014
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FA charges Wigan athletic chairman for newspaper comments
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has been charged by the Football Association over...
27th November 2014
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Torpedo Moscow given partial ground closure over racist chants
Torpedo Moscow's stadium has been partly closed for three games after supporters...
27th November 2014
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John Cummings removed by Northumberland FA
Northumberland County Football Association has removed John Cummings as its...
27th November 2014
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Women in Football contacts all 92 clubs in anti-sexism campaign
Campaigners have contacted all 92 Premier League and Football League clubs in a...
26th November 2014
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Torpedo Moscow could be punished again for fans' racist behaviour
Torpedo Moscow may be punished for the second time in three months for “racist...
26th November 2014
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Football Association launch transgender and transsexual policy
The Football Association (FA) has launched a first-of-its-kind policy on...
25th November 2014
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Kicca.com is proud to announce Kick It Out as its anti-discrimination partner
KICCA.com is a new sporting social media pledged to protect stars and users from...
25th November 2014
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Football match in Chile suspended after racist insults
San Marcos de Arica striker Emilio Renteria was for the second time in two weeks...
24th November 2014
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#PrideInFootball brings together supporters inaugural LGBT fans' group conference
In November, LGBT fans from across the country met for the first ever national...
22nd November 2014
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Football Association statement on Dave Whelan
The Football Association have released a statement following Dave Whelan's...
21st November 2014
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Kick It Out comments on Whelan remarks and FA statement
Kick It Out has commented following Dave Whelan's remarks to the Guardian,...
20th November 2014
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FA Appeal Board reject John Cummings challenge
A Northumberland County FA official who was found to have used sexist language...
20th November 2014
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BATE Borisov stadium ban for fans racist taunts
Belarus champions BATE Borisov have been ordered to play one match behind closed...
20th November 2014
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Norwich City statement on homophobic abuse complaints
Norwich City have released a statement have issued a statement regarding...
20th November 2014
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Kick It Out statement following Malky Mackay appointment
Kick It Out, football's equality and inclusion organisation, has released a...
19th November 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