June 2017

Nominations for the 2017 MBNA Northwest Football Awards open
The 2017 MBNA Northwest Football Awards nomination process is now...
6th June 2017
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Muslim rugby international seeks to build bridges
The autobiography of England’s first Muslim rugby international has been...
6th June 2017
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Football Supporters' Federation launch 2017 National Supporters Survey
The Football Supporters' Federation (FSF) has launched a National Supporters...
5th June 2017
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Bridge success for Chelsea Football Club's Asian Star event
The following article was published on Chelsea Football Club's...
5th June 2017
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Women's #RYG17 host Jess Creighton speaks to Kick It Out (Part Two)
Kick It Out’s Women’s Raise Your Game conference, supported by the Premier...
2nd June 2017
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Aston Villa chief executive Keith Wyness suspended for social media misconduct
Aston Villa chief executive Keith Wyness has been suspended from all...
2nd June 2017
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A.S.P.I.R.E Monthly Blog - Peter Harding
In February 2016, Kick It Out launched A.S.P.I.R.E. – Ambassadors Supporting...
2nd June 2017
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Women's #RYG17 host Jess Creighton speaks to Kick It Out (Part One)
Kick It Out’s Women’s Raise Your Game conference, supported by the Premier...
1st June 2017
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Paul Mortimer Meets...Former Huddersfield Town assistant manager Alex Dyer (Part Two)
As part of a feature series, Paul Mortimer, Kick It Out’s Professional Players...
1st June 2017
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Fans For Diversity support landmark Panjab FA fixture against England C
Photo Credit: Ryan Butler
The Fans For Diversity campaign supported a...
1st June 2017
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Roma’s Antonio Rüdiger: ‘There is too much racism in Serie A. We must act’
The Roma defender Antonio Rüdiger has pleaded with Fifa to act after another...
1st 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