August 2015

British Asian coach joins forces with AC Milan to launch Community Development Centre
Italian giants AC Milan have joined forces with Khalsa Football Academy founder...
27th August 2015
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Saints legends enjoy biggest SDSA Annual Day with help from Fans for Diversity
Over 400 people attended the Southampton Disability Supporters’ Association...
27th August 2015
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Reading's Nick Blackman victim of alleged 'monkey gestures and sounds'
The FA are investigating claims Reading forward Nick Blackman was subjected to...
26th August 2015
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County FAs seek members for Local Football Anti Discrimination Panel
The Football Association (FA) is seeking to appoint local members for the County...
24th August 2015
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Croatia bans own fans for Euro qualifiers over racism fears
Croatia have banned their own fans from the team's Euro 2016 away qualifiers...
24th August 2015
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Bosnian league match marred by racism and crowd trouble
A Bosnian league match between Celik Zenica and Sarajevo was help up for 20...
24th August 2015
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John Salako: I'd like to be inspiration to black players looking to coach
John Salako has spoken of his pride at landing his big coaching break at Crystal...
21st August 2015
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Rugby Football League investigates alleged racist chanting against Bradford
The Rugby Football League has launched an investigation into alleged racist...
20th August 2015
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Chelsea's first black star Paul Canoville "I help young to tackle racism"
Chelsea's first black player is using his experiences of battling racism, a...
19th August 2015
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Aditi Chauhan becomes India's first woman to play in England
India's Aditi Chauhan has become the country's first woman to play English...
18th August 2015
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Brad McKay charged over 'foreigner' remark
St Johnstone defender Brad McKay has been charged with making an "offensive...
18th August 2015
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David Denson makes history as first openly gay active player in baseball
David Denson, a first baseman for the Milwaukee Brewers' rookie affiliate in...
17th August 2015
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Albert Johanneson’s tale brought to life through comic book
The story of Albert Johanneson, the first black player to feature in The FA Cup,...
17th August 2015
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Keegan Hirst becomes first British Rugby League player to come out as Gay
As Keegan Hirst led his team out at the Fox’s Biscuits stadium in Batley, West...
17th August 2015
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Kick It Out statement on Jamie Vardy
Kick It Out has issued a statement following an announcement by Leicester City...
14th August 2015
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Reporting made easier by updated Kick It Out app
Kick It Out has today (13 August) released the second version of its reporting...
12th August 2015
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FA announce record £260m investment into grassroots football
The Football Association (FA) will invest more than a quarter of a billion...
12th August 2015
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Bulgarian side Lokomotiv fined for racist behaviour by fans
Lokomotiv Plovdiv have been fined 37,500 levs (£13,614) after fans made racial...
11th August 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