May 2016

German right-wing politician makes alleged racist remark about Jerome Boateng
The German right-wing Alternative fuer Deutschland (AfD) party has come under...
31st May 2016
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Rio 2016 boycott by United States women's football team moves closer
A potential boycott of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games by the United States...
31st May 2016
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Migration Museum to host multimedia exhibition on migration crisis
Between 2 and 22 June 2016, the Migration Museum will be showcasing their...
27th May 2016
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Social media discrimination findings for 2015/16 published
Kick It Out, football’s equality and inclusion organisation, has published new...
26th May 2016
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Social media users urged to #KlickItOut this summer
Kick It Out, football’s equality and inclusion organisation, is calling on...
26th May 2016
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Kick It Out duo feature on Football’s Black List 2016
Kick It Out Chair, Lord Herman Ouseley, and the organisation’s Education...
26th May 2016
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Comedian Eddie Izzard suffers homophobic abuse at FA Cup Final
Comedian Eddie Izzard has told how he suffered “homophobic abuse” at last...
25th May 2016
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Robbie Rogers criticises FIFA leadership
Robbie Rogers has criticised the “racist, sexist, homophobic” leaders of...
24th May 2016
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Fans For Diversity supports three events on super Sunday
The Fans For Diversity campaign helped with community and supporter-led...
23rd May 2016
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Kick It Out and BPP join forces for FA WSL collaboration
Kick It Out is delighted to announce a campaign with The FA Women’s Super...
20th May 2016
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Kick It Out set to support three-date event tour with Pelé
Kick It Out will be supporting a series of evenings in June with footballing...
19th May 2016
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FIFA announce remaining members of jury for Diversity Award
FIFA has announced the remaining six personalities who will join the jury of the...
19th May 2016
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Kick It Out Grassroots Consultation results revealed
People involved with football at the grassroots level have suggested leagues...
18th May 2016
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Book featuring Kick It Out blogger Asif Burhan set to launch
Kick It Out blogger Asif Burhan has contributed to a book that marks 50 years...
18th May 2016
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BBC Sport set to host Careers and Networking Event in October
The BBC has announced it will host an open evening in October for people wishing...
18th May 2016
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Transport cops seek ‘Falkirk fans’ who chanted homophobic insults
British Transport Police are looking for a group of Falkirk fans who allegedly...
17th May 2016
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Brave young fan joins Manchester City men and women's teams in training
There was a very special visitor at the City Football Academy last week as...
17th May 2016
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Leicester Nirvana fans set to visit the King Power Stadium thanks to Fans For Diversity
Supporters from grassroots side Leicester Nirvana Football Club have been given...
16th May 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