January 2016

Gloucester City goalkeeper writes for Kick It Out ahead of Fans For Diversity fixture
Fans For Diversity will support National League North side Gloucester City on...
29th January 2016
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Bantams to welcome Shapla for dedicated game
League One club Bradford City have nominated their home fixture against...
29th January 2016
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Nil By Mouth launch anti-sectarian tour for Kiss Bigotry Goodbye campaign
The anti-sectarian charity Nil By Mouth is taking to the road to help football...
29th January 2016
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Roma midfielder De Rossi apologises for racial slur directed at Juventus' Mandzukic
Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi has apologised after coming under fire for...
28th January 2016
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Bobby Gardiner - 'Refugees Welcome, the debate that never was'
Bobby Gardiner is one of the Fans for Diversity campaign journalists....
28th January 2016
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Lord Ouseley awarded honorary degree by De Montfort University
Lord Herman Ouseley was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Letters by De Montford...
28th January 2016
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FA WSL One and Two announce fixture schedule
FA Women’s Super League (FA WSL) One champions Chelsea will face...
27th January 2016
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Baroness Sue Campbell sets out vision for women’s football
Baroness Sue Campbell appeared on BBC Radio Four Woman’s Hour on Wednesday (27...
27th January 2016
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Riechedly Bazoer: I don't understand how racism is still an issue in 2016
Riechedly Bazoer was astonished to be subjected to racist chants during Ajax's...
26th January 2016
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Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri given two-game ban for homophobic insults
The Napoli manager, Maurizio Sarri, has been given a two-game ban and a 20,000...
25th January 2016
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Roma's Daniele De Rossi accused of racially abusing Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic
Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi was accused of racially abusing Juventus...
25th January 2016
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Norwich City’s Kick It Out day provides nine-goal cracker at Carrow Road
Kick It Out’s ‘Next 20’ initiative involves 20 young players who represent...
25th January 2016
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Barnsley FC's Lewin Nyatanga and George Maris support Kick It Out primary school event
Barnsley players Lewin Nyatanga and George Maris were in attendance at Kick It...
25th January 2016
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Canaries show support to Kick It Out with dedicated game
Norwich City will display their support to Kick It Out this weekend as they...
22nd January 2016
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UK Youth Parliament launch campaign in partnership with Kick It Out
The UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) has today announced their year-long campaign, in...
22nd January 2016
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Welsh clubs join forces in campaign aiming to tackle homophobia in football
Football clubs in South Wales are to join a national campaign which aims to...
22nd January 2016
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Woman footballer accuses referee of asking her out on a date during a game
A woman footballer in Spain has complained that a male referee asked her out on...
22nd January 2016
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Kathryn Smith becomes NFL's first full-time woman coach
American football team the Buffalo Bills have become the first in the National...
21st January 2016
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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