March 2015

England trio support Kick It Out’s ‘Season of Action’
Wayne Rooney, Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain and Andros Townsend have all given their...
31st March 2015
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Accrington Stanley launch racism probe
Accrington Stanley have launched a probe into an alleged incident of racist...
31st March 2015
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Russia Football Union appoints new anti-racism leader
The Russian Football Union (RFU) has appointed its first dedicated anti-racism...
31st March 2015
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Tower Hamlets schoolchildren take part in ‘Season of Action’
Kick It Out supported Tower Hamlets Youth Sports Foundation (THYSF) at its...
30th March 2015
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Italian football's new anti-racism campaign to be led by Fiona May
Italian football's new anti-racism campaign is being fronted by former Olympic...
30th March 2015
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John Barnes suggests black managers struggle to find new jobs
Former England and Liverpool winger John Barnes says black managers struggle to...
30th March 2015
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Dynamo Kiev punished for racism in Everton Europa League tie
Dynamo Kiev will have to close part of their stadium for the Europa League...
27th March 2015
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Kick It Out to celebrate special weekend of Non-League action
Kick It Out will be showing its continued backing of non-league football this...
27th March 2015
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Chelsea Paris Metro chants: Five contest banning order
Five men accused over racist chanting on the Paris Metro ahead of Chelsea's...
26th March 2015
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Baggies hotshot Brown Ideye helps out at Kick It Out workshop
West Bromwich Albion striker Brown Ideye helped Bristnall Hall Academy students...
25th March 2015
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Mental Health Charter for Sport and Recreation launched
The Sport and Recreation Alliance, alongside the Professional Players Federation...
25th March 2015
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Aileen Trew announced as new Notts County chief executive
Aileen Trew has been announced as Notts County's new chief executive...
23rd March 2015
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Fenerbahce release statement following reports of racist abuse aimed at Emmanuel Emineke
Turkish club Fenerbahce have released a statement responding to media reports...
23rd March 2015
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Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston charged by FA over texts
Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston has been charged by the Football Association in...
23rd March 2015
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Dynamo Kyiv facing charge for fans’ racism during Europa League win over Everton
Europa League quarter-finalists Dynamo Kyiv face UEFA sanctions for racist...
23rd March 2015
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Les Ferdinand says entrenched racism curbs opportunities for BME coaches
The Queens Park Rangers director of football, Les Ferdinand, has warned that...
20th March 2015
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Arsenal star Santi Cazorla announced as patron of Football Beyond Borders
Arsenal and Spain midfielder Santi Cazorla has been announced as a patron of...
20th March 2015
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Torpedo Moscow to play two matches behind closed doors following racist abuse of Hulk
Torpedo Moscow will play two home matches behind closed doors after fans chanted...
19th March 2015
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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