October 2016

Lead the way through online course
Kick It Out is inviting applicants for the latest edition of its Equality and...
12th October 2016
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Next 20 Round-Up: Red Devil Romelu on target again
Kick It Out’s ‘Next 20’ initiative involves players from across the...
10th October 2016
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Doncaster Rovers Belles midfielder pens Kick It Out blog ahead of dedicated game
Ahead of Doncaster Rovers Belles's dedicated game against Liverpool Ladies,...
10th October 2016
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Kick It Out Director Roisin Wood appears on antisemitism in football panel discussion
Roisin Wood, Kick It Out's Director, has said she fears antisemitic abuse in...
7th October 2016
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Photographer Liam Aylott talks to Kick It Out ahead of Fans For Diversity exhibition launch
On Wednesday 12 October, Fans For Diversity is hosting the launch of a...
7th October 2016
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Show Racism the Red Card celebrating 20 years with ‘Wear Red Day’
Educational charity Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC) are inviting the public to...
7th October 2016
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Kick It Out attend launch of Lycamobile Cup
Kick It Out attended the launch of the Lycamobile Cup on Tuesday 4 October at...
6th October 2016
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Football fans unite as Liverpool legends bring community together in Luton
Liverpool European Cup winning Legends Phil Neal, Terry McDermott and Jimmy Case...
6th October 2016
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Women's Sports Week: QPR Technical Director Chris Ramsey discusses the grassroots game
As part of Women's Sports Week, BBC Sport visited QPR's Technical Director Chris...
6th October 2016
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FIFA impose sanctions on 11 national football associations
Fifa has imposed sanctions on 11 football associations for unsporting and...
6th October 2016
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Next 20 Round-Up: Toni Duggan wins second trophy in a week
Kick It Out’s ‘Next 20’ initiative involves players from across the...
5th October 2016
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Fans For Diversity supports women's football on a memorable weekend
Fans For Diversity enjoyed a wonderful weekend in September (24-25) as it...
4th October 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