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From the grassroots level to the top of the professional game, everyone has a story to tell.

This section of the Kick It Out website includes features around the amateur game, women working in football, Kick It Out's Chair, and much more.

Kick It Out also hosts a variety of articles from resident blogger Asif Burhan, as well as interviews with former and current players discussing the issues that matter most to them in the modern game.


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It is time for the dialogue to begin

It is time for the dialogue to begin

The Azeem Rafiq case has raised so many significant issues around race and racism within sport. He experienced some horrific treatment and suffered in silence until he found the courage to fight back. The legacy of his courage will leave a positive and lasting impact across all of sport and beyond. Read more

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From the grassroots level to the top of the professional game, everyone has a story to tell.

This section of the Kick It Out website includes features around the amateur game, women working in football, Kick It Out's Chair, and much more.

Kick It Out also hosts a variety of articles from resident blogger Asif Burhan, as well as interviews with former and current players discussing the issues that matter most to them in the modern game.


Published: 19th November, 2021

Tony Burnett reflects on Black History Month 2021

Tony Burnett reflects on Black History Month 2021

Our CEO reflects on Black History Month. Read more

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From the grassroots level to the top of the professional game, everyone has a story to tell.

This section of the Kick It Out website includes features around the amateur game, women working in football, Kick It Out's Chair, and much more.

Kick It Out also hosts a variety of articles from resident blogger Asif Burhan, as well as interviews with former and current players discussing the issues that matter most to them in the modern game.


Published: 30th October, 2021

Updated: 25th January, 2022

Black History Month 2021: Celebrating Walter Tull

Black History Month 2021: Celebrating Walter Tull

As part of Black History Month we celebrate history maker Walter Tull. In the year he is inducted into the National Football Museum’s Hall of Fame, we take a look at the history of the first black outfield player to play in the Football League and how his legacy is being remembered today. Read more

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From the grassroots level to the top of the professional game, everyone has a story to tell.

This section of the Kick It Out website includes features around the amateur game, women working in football, Kick It Out's Chair, and much more.

Kick It Out also hosts a variety of articles from resident blogger Asif Burhan, as well as interviews with former and current players discussing the issues that matter most to them in the modern game.


Published: 21st October, 2021

Updated: 25th January, 2022

Worrying reports from the terraces, but new leaders are a reason for optimism

Worrying reports from the terraces, but new leaders are a reason for optimism

Kick It Out CEO, Tony Burnett, shares his thoughts on the opening two weeks of English Football. Read more

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From the grassroots level to the top of the professional game, everyone has a story to tell.

This section of the Kick It Out website includes features around the amateur game, women working in football, Kick It Out's Chair, and much more.

Kick It Out also hosts a variety of articles from resident blogger Asif Burhan, as well as interviews with former and current players discussing the issues that matter most to them in the modern game.


Published: 24th August, 2021

One year on – what has really changed?

One year on – what has really changed?

It is one year on since the murder of George Floyd sent shockwaves around the world, and set us all on a path around race discourse we haven’t experienced in a generation. Read more

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From the grassroots level to the top of the professional game, everyone has a story to tell.

This section of the Kick It Out website includes features around the amateur game, women working in football, Kick It Out's Chair, and much more.

Kick It Out also hosts a variety of articles from resident blogger Asif Burhan, as well as interviews with former and current players discussing the issues that matter most to them in the modern game.


Published: 25th May, 2021

Supporting players through Ramadan

Supporting players through Ramadan

A recent Fans For Diversity funded project has been supporting players across the football pyramid during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Read more

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From the grassroots level to the top of the professional game, everyone has a story to tell.

This section of the Kick It Out website includes features around the amateur game, women working in football, Kick It Out's Chair, and much more.

Kick It Out also hosts a variety of articles from resident blogger Asif Burhan, as well as interviews with former and current players discussing the issues that matter most to them in the modern game.


Published: 11th May, 2021

Updated: 12th May, 2021

AFC Leyton and Manchester Laces on the return of grassroots football

AFC Leyton and Manchester Laces on the return of grassroots football

We spoke to two clubs, AFC Leyton and Manchester Laces, about how they prepared for the return of grassroots football and how they are finding it now they’re back. Read more

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From the grassroots level to the top of the professional game, everyone has a story to tell.

This section of the Kick It Out website includes features around the amateur game, women working in football, Kick It Out's Chair, and much more.

Kick It Out also hosts a variety of articles from resident blogger Asif Burhan, as well as interviews with former and current players discussing the issues that matter most to them in the modern game.


Published: 22nd April, 2021

Lifelong Leicester City supporter Lee Lester opens up about his experience of being trans: ‘The game should be for everybody’

Lifelong Leicester City supporter Lee Lester opens up about his experience of being trans: ‘The game should be for everybody’

Lee, 36, started his transition from female to male when he was 25 years old, and shares his story with us to raise awareness of the trans community while explaining how people can educate themselves in order to make trans people feel more comfortable in a football environment. Read more

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From the grassroots level to the top of the professional game, everyone has a story to tell.

This section of the Kick It Out website includes features around the amateur game, women working in football, Kick It Out's Chair, and much more.

Kick It Out also hosts a variety of articles from resident blogger Asif Burhan, as well as interviews with former and current players discussing the issues that matter most to them in the modern game.


Published: 30th March, 2021

Updated: 22nd April, 2021

Joanie Evans: ‘Whoever you want to be in sports, there is a place for you’

Joanie Evans: ‘Whoever you want to be in sports, there is a place for you’

Joanie Evans is the Co-President of the Gay Games and was an influential member of trailblazing lesbian team Hackney WFC - the first openly gay team in Europe. We spoke to her about her experiences as a gay woman in football and how the game has progressed through the years. Read more

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From the grassroots level to the top of the professional game, everyone has a story to tell.

This section of the Kick It Out website includes features around the amateur game, women working in football, Kick It Out's Chair, and much more.

Kick It Out also hosts a variety of articles from resident blogger Asif Burhan, as well as interviews with former and current players discussing the issues that matter most to them in the modern game.


Published: 9th February, 2021

Updated: 24th April, 2021

Troy Townsend reflects on Black History Month

Troy Townsend reflects on Black History Month

As we reach the end of Black History Month, our Head of Development Troy Townsend reflects on his own history and what Black History Month means in 2020. Read more

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From the grassroots level to the top of the professional game, everyone has a story to tell.

This section of the Kick It Out website includes features around the amateur game, women working in football, Kick It Out's Chair, and much more.

Kick It Out also hosts a variety of articles from resident blogger Asif Burhan, as well as interviews with former and current players discussing the issues that matter most to them in the modern game.


Published: 30th October, 2020

Barking Town, Plymouth Argyle and England: The story of black pioneer Jack Leslie

Barking Town, Plymouth Argyle and England: The story of black pioneer Jack Leslie

Plymouth Argyle have named their new boardroom after black pioneer Jack Leslie. Resident blogger Asif Burhan tells the story of his career and losing out on an England place because of his race. Read more

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From the grassroots level to the top of the professional game, everyone has a story to tell.

This section of the Kick It Out website includes features around the amateur game, women working in football, Kick It Out's Chair, and much more.

Kick It Out also hosts a variety of articles from resident blogger Asif Burhan, as well as interviews with former and current players discussing the issues that matter most to them in the modern game.


Published: 18th December, 2019

Updated: 13th November, 2020

Getting The Third Degree Review: A Powerful Story of Race, Football and Culture

Getting The Third Degree Review: A Powerful Story of Race, Football and Culture

Kick It Out's resident blogger Asif Burhan reviews Getting The Third Degree, the organisation's new place on the life and legacy of Laurie Cunningham. Read more

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From the grassroots level to the top of the professional game, everyone has a story to tell.

This section of the Kick It Out website includes features around the amateur game, women working in football, Kick It Out's Chair, and much more.

Kick It Out also hosts a variety of articles from resident blogger Asif Burhan, as well as interviews with former and current players discussing the issues that matter most to them in the modern game.


Published: 7th November, 2019

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    About Us

    Kick It Out is English football’s equality and inclusion organisation.

  • Aims and Objectives

    Aims and Objectives

    Kick It Out is primarily a campaigning organisation which enables, facilitates and works with the football authorities, professional clubs, players, fans and communities to tackle all forms of discrimination.

  • 2018/19

    Kick It Out's annual reporting summary for the 2018/19 season.

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    Kick It Out's annual reporting summary for the 2019/20 season.

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    Kick It Out statement following racist chanting during Millwall's FA Cup match.

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    Kick It Out's annual reporting summary for the 2020/21 season.

  • Other Reporting Methods

    In addition to the Online Reporting Form, Kick It Out have a number of methods by which you can report incidents of discrimination in football.

  • Kick It Out and FSA Call On England Fans To Applaud Players Taking The Knee

    Kick It Out and FSA Call On England Fans To Applaud Players Taking The Knee

    Kick It Out, English football’s equality and inclusion organisation, and the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA), the representative body for football supporters in England and Wales, are calling on England fans to stop the boos, support the team and applaud players taking the knee.

  • Kick It Out announces Qatar 2022 Working Group

    Kick It Out announces Qatar 2022 Working Group

    The objective of the group is to create a safe and inclusive 2022 World Cup for LGBTQ+ supporters, as well as a positive legacy for LGBTQ+ Qataris.

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