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27,000 fans around the world show attitudes towards race inclusion in football
In the largest recorded study of its kind, Kick It Out, football’s equality...
21st November 2018
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Kick It Out ambassador Toni Duggan prepares for first game as England captain
England’s latest fixture will a special occasion for Kick It Out ambassador...
8th November 2018
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Kick It Out seeks two new Equality Officers - Professional Game
Kick It Out is looking to recruit two regional officers to deliver its...
31st October 2018
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Looking ahead to Non League Day 2018
This weekend marks English football’s annual Non League Day – an initiative...
12th October 2018
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Kick It Out announce support for Women in Football's #WhatIf campaign
Kick It Out is pleased to announce its support for Women in Football’s...
3rd October 2018
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Kick It Out to celebrate Non League Day for seventh year running
Kick It Out will partner Non League Day for the seventh year running on Saturday...
21st September 2018
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Kick It Out Honoured at UK’s Largest Diversity Awards
Kick It Out were crowned champions at the UK's largest diversity...
19th September 2018
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An interview with Rosie Kmita: one of England's first Asian female professional footballers
Rosie Kmita could become one of the first British Asian women to play...
19th September 2018
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The Crooks of the Matter
Kick It Out trustee and BBC Sport football analyst, Garth Crooks, said the...
17th September 2018
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Kick It Out and FA launch Calendar of Religious Festivals for 2018/19 season
Kick It Out and The Football Association (FA) have released a calendar with the...
1st September 2018
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25 Years of Kick It Out - No Turning Back - Lord Herman Ouseley
AUGUST 12, 2018 will represent 25 years of Kick It Out’s existence and...
12th August 2018
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'Never Again' Association host 'Let's Kick Racism Out of Stadiums' tournament in Poland
This summer, the biggest open-air free festival in Europe hosted a unique...
8th August 2018
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Kanu announces star-studded legends football game for charity
Arsenal and Nigeria legend Nwankwo Kanu has announced a one-off legends game for...
7th August 2018
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Kick It Out announce first dedicated international fixture – England vs Switzerland
Kick It Out is delighted to announce that The Football Association (The FA) will...
6th August 2018
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Winners of Inaugural Grassroots Football Awards Announced
The Football Association [The FA] has today announced the successful recipients...
3rd August 2018
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Kick It Out support Just A Ball Game? 'Trans Kids Are Alright' campaign
Kick It Out are supporting a new campaign launched by Just A Ball Game?, an...
1st August 2018
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Wigan Athletic Community Trust awarded Premier League Fans Fund Grant
Young disabled Wigan Athletic supporters are set to benefit from having their...
31st July 2018
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Kick It Out release statement following Mesut Ozil's comments on racist treatment in Germany
Following a statement released by Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil on the racist...
23rd July 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

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