February 2018

Asif Burhan speaks to former England and Newcastle star Kieron Dyer
Asif Burhan, who began blogging for Kick It Out during the 2012 UEFA European...
28th February 2018
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Atalanta charged over alleged racist chanting in Europa League
UEFA has charged Atalanta with racist behaviour after the club's supporters...
28th February 2018
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Premier League clubs unite with Kick It Out to promote inclusion in LGBT History Month
Kick It Out, football’s equality and inclusion organisation, has...
27th February 2018
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Dortmund's Michy Batshuayi hears 'monkey noises in stands'
Following messages from Borussia Dortmund striker Michy Batshuayi on Twitter,...
23rd February 2018
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Free kit and equipment available to schools through Premier League Primary Stars
Free football kit and equipment is being made available to primary schools...
22nd February 2018
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Improving opportunities for BAME managers and coaches leads discussion at Raise Your Game Debate
The Raise Your Game series, supported by the Premier League, started 2018 with a...
21st February 2018
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Preston Manager Alex Neil blasts 'soft foreigners'
Nuno Espirito Santo called for more improvement from Helder Costa despite his...
20th February 2018
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AFC Bournemouth defender Tyrone Mings joins Kick It Out as an ambassador
AFC Bournemouth defender Tyrone Mings has been announced as an ambassador for...
20th February 2018
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A.S.P.I.R.E ambassador supports Telford College's Equality and Diversity Week
A.S.P.I.R.E ambassador Sophie Cowell delivered a workshop on the activity of...
16th February 2018
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Kick It Out team up with ambassador Jack Butland to educate mental health group
Kick It Out ambassador and Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland was pleased to...
16th February 2018
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Kick It Out statement on Isma Goncalves
Following the news that Heart Of Midlothian (Hearts) have apologised to former...
15th February 2018
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Burton Albion and Derby County unite to promote inclusion at Pingle Academy
Championship clubs Burton Albion and Derby County teamed up to host a series of...
14th February 2018
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Kick It Out statement on alleged racist abuse towards Mario Balotelli
Following the decision by a referee to caution Mario Balotelli for complaining...
12th February 2018
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Raise Your Game series returns with Women’s conference
Kick It Out is delighted to announce the schedule for the first two Raise Your...
9th February 2018
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Newcastle United launch LGBT+ Fan group 'United with Pride'
A brand new Newcastle United supporters group formed by members of the LGBT...
8th February 2018
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Women in Sport launch Workplace Culture Study survey
Women in Sport (WIS) have launched a new survey looking into the work place...
8th February 2018
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Significant rise of discrimination reports at mid-way stage of 2017/18 season
Kick It Out, football’s equality and inclusion organisation, has revealed a...
7th February 2018
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Women, girls and disability teams targeted for 'Grow the Game' funding
Aspiring grassroots footballers from two underrepresented groups will soon have...
6th February 2018
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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