June 2017

Wigan Athletic seeking Charity Partner for 2017/18 season
League One club Wigan Athletic are seeking a new charity partner for the 2017-18...
30th June 2017
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Kick It Out support Vision West Nottinghamshire College tournament
Kick It Out visited Vision West Nottinghamshire College on Wednesday 14 June to...
30th June 2017
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Next 20 Round Up: 2016/17 season
Kick It Out’s ‘Next 20’ initiative involves players from across the...
30th June 2017
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Asif Burhan on Russia ahead of the FIFA World Cup
Asif Burhan, who began blogging for Kick It Out during the 2012 UEFA European...
29th June 2017
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The FA launch apprenticeship programme for 2017/18 season
The Football Association (FA) is looking for candidates to join its...
29th June 2017
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Everton to host job fair for disabled people
Everton Football Club will be hosting a specialist job fair on Thursday 20 July,...
23rd June 2017
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Asif and Amber's explore Russia at Confederations Cup
Kick It Out resident blogger Asif Burhan was joined by former Raise Your Game...
23rd June 2017
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Kick It Out and BBC Sport team up for Media #RYG17
Kick It Out’s Media Raise Your Game (#RYG17), supported by the Premier League,...
21st June 2017
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Grassroots Figureheads - Shadab Iftikhar - Manager
Grassroots football is the heart and soul of the game. For the hundreds of...
16th June 2017
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Kick It Out's view on FIFA's 'three-step procedure' at Confederations Cup
World governing body FIFA has announced that referees can stop games over fan...
15th June 2017
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Volunteers wanted to become part of the inaugural Southampton Cup
The inaugural Southampton Cup starts this year in August as a showcase...
15th June 2017
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FARE launch guide to discriminatory practices in world football
The first global guide on discriminatory practices in football has been launched...
14th June 2017
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'Next 20' Ambassador Toni Duggan speaks ahead of England's Euro 2017 campaign
Ahead of the 2017 Women’s European Championships, Kick It Out attended the...
14th June 2017
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'Next 20' Ambassador Jordan Nobbs speaks ahead of England's Euro 2017 campaign
Ahead of the 2017 Women’s European Championships, Kick It Out attended the...
13th June 2017
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Mentees inspired at Women’s Raise Your Game
Kick It Out hosted its Women’s Raise Your Game event at Manchester City...
9th June 2017
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#NicksKitCollection helps Barbados youth
Derby County striker Nick Blackman has handed over hundreds of football shirts,...
7th June 2017
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FA toughens its stance on hooligans by issuing first ever life bans
The Football Association has issued its first life bans after being shown...
7th June 2017
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Real Madrid and Uruguay midfielder denies celebration was racist
Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde has denied making a racist gesture,...
6th June 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