May 2015

Prizes added for Wear Your Support pledgers
There are five days left as Kick It Out seeks pledges from people keen to...
29th May 2015
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Heroes honoured as Kick It Out concludes 'Season of Action'
Yaya Toure, Lincoln Moses, and Mohammed Jama were all honoured as Kick It Out...
29th May 2015
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Football remembers Albert Johanneson
The Football Association has joined forces with the PFA and the Football Unites,...
29th May 2015
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‘Next 20’ defender Carl Jenkinson speaks to young people at West Ham Community Day
By John Pownall
West Ham United defender Carl Jenkinson joined Kick It Out in...
28th May 2015
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EA Sports game to feature women for first time
International womens' teams will feature in football video game Fifa 2016 for...
28th May 2015
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Brent event to close second 'Season of Action'
Kick It Out will host a youth five-a-side tournament tomorrow (Wednesday) as the...
26th May 2015
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‘Fans for Diversity’ XI romp to victory at Sports4Wellbeing tournament
A special ‘Fans for Diversity’ XI, featuring Watford legend Luther Blissett,...
26th May 2015
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Seventh 'Asian Star' initiative attracts more than 300 to Chelsea
The seventh instalment of Chelsea’s Asian Star initiative proved a huge...
26th May 2015
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Coppa Italia Women cancelled after 'homophobic comment from official'
The final of the Coppa Italia Women has been cancelled after a football official...
21st May 2015
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Charlton Athletic fan banned following discriminatory comments
Charlton Athletic have made the decision to ban a supporter following a number...
19th May 2015
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Chris Ramsey appointed permanent QPR head coach
Queens Park Rangers have appointed Chris Ramsey as head coach on a three-year...
19th May 2015
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Anti-racism chief Piara Powar condemns homophobic banner at Sarajevo derby
Piara Powar, the executive director of the Football Against Racism in Europe...
19th May 2015
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Kick It Out to offer equality awareness course with Southampton Solent University
Kick It Out is collaborating with Southampton Solent University to offer the...
19th May 2015
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Kick It Out support Everycolour choirs at Manchester City
The Everycolour project, supported by Kick It Out, saw two choirs from local...
18th May 2015
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Kick It Out link up with Holford Drive Community Sports Hub
Kick It Out has partnered with Holford Drive Community Sports Hub (HDCSH) to...
18th May 2015
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Fan groups appeal to football’s governing bodies to end homophobia in football
LGBT fan groups are calling for a radical plan of action and investment in...
16th May 2015
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Charlton Athletic support newly formed LGBT Fangroup
Proud Valiants has been founded by a number of Charlton Athletic fans for...
15th May 2015
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Fans for Diversity XI to play at Watford’s Vicarage Road Stadium
A ‘Fans for Diversity’ team will play at Watford’s Vicarage Road Stadium...
15th May 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