February 2017

Women Working in Football - Essex County FA's Cindi Chatha (Part Two)
Whilst coverage of women’s football has increased in recent years, what often...
27th February 2017
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Next 20 Round-Up: Nobbs nabs another nomination
Kick It Out’s ‘Next 20’ initiative involves players from across the...
27th February 2017
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Fans For Diversity FC begin with a 12-goal thriller against Stonewall
Fans For Diversity celebrated LGBT History Month as a new team was brought to...
27th February 2017
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A.S.P.I.R.E meet FA Chairman Greg Clarke
Three members of A.S.P.I.R.E, Kick It Out’s young ambassador group, were...
24th February 2017
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Kick It Out and 'Next 20' Ambassador Nathaniel Chalobah promote equality at Sulivan Primary School
‘Next 20’ Ambassador Nathaniel Chalobah joined Kick It Out for an absorbing...
24th February 2017
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England stars united to battle bowel cancer
England’s footballers past and present have joined forces to mark the tenth...
24th February 2017
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Mario Balotelli: Bastia punished after fans racially abuse Nice striker
French side Bastia have been ordered to close part of their stadium for three...
24th February 2017
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Kick It Out support launch of Berks and Bucks FA grassroots equality project
Kick It Out were in attendance to support the launch of Berks and Bucks Football...
24th February 2017
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Ricky Somal Appointed Chair of Hampshire FA IAG
Following the resignation of Lucy Faulkner as Hampshire FA’s Inclusion...
24th February 2017
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Kick It Out nominated in the British LGBT Awards
Kick It Out has been shortlisted for the Charities Or Community Initiatives...
22nd February 2017
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Women Working in Football - Essex County FA's Cindi Chatha (Part One)
Whilst coverage of women’s football has increased in recent years, what often...
21st February 2017
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Kick It Out host inaugural Referee Diversity Forum alongside FA and PGMOL
Kick It Out joined forces with The Football Association (FA) and the...
21st February 2017
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Breaking barriers with Stonewall FC – Craig Rice’s story
By Ola Fisayo
Craig Rice has played football for pretty much all of his...
21st February 2017
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Next 20 Round-Up: Cup success for Ben and Nathaniel
Kick It Out’s ‘Next 20’ initiative involves players from across the...
20th February 2017
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Wigan Athletic's Academy players show support for Football v Homophobia
Wigan Athletic’s Under-18 side took park in an educational workshop with...
20th February 2017
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Racist Serb fans torment Brazilian footballer Everton Luiz
One of Serbia's top football clubs, Partizan Belgrade, has condemned racist...
20th February 2017
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Racist footballer jailed for hurling abuse and elbowing opponent
An Ashford footballer has been given his second "red card" for smashing his...
17th February 2017
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Fans For Diversity help Young Tigers support Gloucester City for second year in a row
National League North side Gloucester City AFC welcomed over 70 young people...
17th February 2017
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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