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Rhian Brewster speaks on racist abuse
On Thursday 28 December, The Guardian newspaper published an exclusive interview...
30th December 2017
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Millwall investigate racism allegations towards Wolves players
Kick It Out received several reports of alleged racist abuse during the...
28th December 2017
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Fans For Diversity Hub to unite Orient and Daggers for Festive Derby
The Fans For Diversity Hub will host groups from Leyton Orient and Dagenham and...
22nd December 2017
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Kick It Out statement after man jailed for racially aggravated common assault on Raheem Sterling
Kick It Out, football's equality and inclusion organisation, has released the...
21st December 2017
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Kick It Out statement on Raheem Sterling
Kick It Out, football's equality and inclusion organisation, has today (18...
18th December 2017
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Grassroots figureheads - Craig Freeman - Friday Night Project
Grassroots football is the heart and soul of the game. For the hundreds of...
11th December 2017
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Kick It Out statement following FA investigation into racist abuse during Hitchin Town and Haringey FA Cup Replay
Following the conclusion of The Football Association’s (FA) investigation into...
8th December 2017
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Kick It Out statement on racist abuse of Liverpool's Rhian Brewster by Spartak Moscow
In response to reports of racist abuse towards Liverpool Under-19 striker Rhian...
6th December 2017
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Sports People’s Think Tank publish latest BAME coaching statistics
Sports people, campaigners, lawyers and academics came together last Thursday...
6th December 2017
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FA Inclusion Advisory Board welcomes new members
Chris Paouros and Nuala Walsh have joined The Football Association’s (The...
30th November 2017
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Laurie Cunningham Statue unveiled
Kick It Out, Leyton Orient and Waltham Forest Council all played their part in...
30th November 2017
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Artist seeking footballers for new production
Footballer and artist Ahilan Ratnamohan is seeking footballers of South-Asian...
29th November 2017
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Fans For Diversity Annual Report launched
The Fans For Diversity campaign goes ‘from strength to strength’ according...
28th November 2017
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Fare and Football V Homophobia launch grant scheme
The Fare Network (FARE) and the Football v Homophobia (FvH) campaign have...
27th November 2017
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Kick It Out’s Romaine man raises awareness of deaf football in Twickenham
Brentford midfielder Romaine Sawyers joined Kick It Out in highlighting deaf...
24th November 2017
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Wycombe Wanderers defender Joe Jacobson supports Kick It Out event
Wycombe Wanderers defender, Joe Jacobson, joined Kick It Out to deliver an...
24th November 2017
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Rachel Yankey’s Fairer Game places 50 female coaches onto UEFA course
Kick It Out spoke to Rachel Yankey, former Arsenal Women’s and England star,...
23rd November 2017
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FA look to diversify grassroots football through Youth Council survey
The Football Association (FA) and its National Youth Council are conducting...
23rd November 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

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