April 2018

Former Hull City star Craig Fagan speaks ahead of mentoring at #RYG18
Kick It Out’s national Raise Your Game (RYG) conference, supported by the...
11th April 2018
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Fans For Diversity hosts series of fans forums and engagement events
The Fans For Diversity campaign hosted a series of high-profile fans forums and...
11th April 2018
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Co-host Samantha Johnson speaks ahead of #RYG18
Kick It Out’s national Raise Your Game conference, supported by the Premier...
10th April 2018
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Co-Host Bianca Westwood reflects on her career ahead of #RYG18
Kick It Out’s Raise Your Game conference, supported by the Premier League,...
9th April 2018
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Youth Panel Launched by Football v Homophobia to Tackle Discrimination
Football v Homophobia (FvH), the international campaign to tackle homophobia,...
6th April 2018
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Clubs unite to display support for #EqualityInspires through Academy Awareness Weekend
Kick It Out and the Premier League will host the third Academy Awareness Weekend...
6th April 2018
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Kick It Out statement on the gender pay gap at professional football clubs
Following the passing of the deadline for football clubs that employ more than...
5th April 2018
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Chelsea supporter found guilty of antisemitic tweet
On 3 March 2018, a Twitter user, known as Lee Munns, was sentenced to community...
4th April 2018
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Kick It Out partner with UEFA Foundation for Children to launch ‘Game Changers’ programme
Kick It Out, football’s equality and inclusion organisation, has teamed up...
4th April 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