Millwall’s Alex Neil criticised for his comments on stoppage for alleged racism
The Millwall head coach, Alex Neil, has been criticised by Kick It Out after claiming the stoppage in Tuesday’s loss to Swansea ‘killed momentum’
July 2026
Abusive chanting against immigrants in English football on rise, new data reveals
Increase in racism during World Cup reflects ‘growing pattern of abuse’
June 2026
Football regulator will reject call to play bigger role in promoting equality at clubs
The Independent Football Regulator is poised to reject calls from Kick It Out to take on a greater role in promoting equality, diversity and inclusion
February 2026
Pep Guardiola condemns fans who booed as Muslim players broke Ramadan fast at Leeds
Police investigate racist abuse aimed at four Premier League players
Mourinho accused of gaslighting for response to Vinícius’ allegation of racism
Jim Ratcliffe’s repugnant words have sullied Manchester United’s reputation
December 2025
Football has seen a steep rise in reports of sexism – now we can break the cycle
Hollie Varney
If action is taken, the so-called ‘banter’ used to victimise women who take part in the sport will soon diminish
October 2025
Discrimination is on the rise again in football – we must remain united in the fight against it
Samuel Okafor
Under pressure from prevailing winds in society, football has to stand together to protect and celebrate diversity
August 2025
Premier League cuts funding deal with Kick It Out from three years to one
Sexism and misogyny drive record levels of abuse at football games last season
July 2025
Workforce diversity data in English football is welcome but transparency seems to have limits
Kick It Out finds that staff at most Premier League and EFL clubs do not reflect the ethnic makeup of their local communities
May 2025
‘Abuse has become normalised’: report details devastating impact of online hate
The amount of online abuse directed at people in sport is getting worse and is having a ‘devastating impact’ on their lives, livelihoods and families, a new report by Ofcom and Kick It Out has found
March 2025
New system for reporting sexism at matches launched after growing abuse of female fans
A new system for reporting sexism and misogyny at football matches is to come into effect in response to the growing abuse of female fans
February 2025
There’s so much South Asian talent out there. Why are football clubs still ignoring it?
Sanjay Bhandari
There is more work to be done to help South Asian footballers feel included, and the game is missing out
January 2025
Kick it Out demands clarity from Fifa over action on Enzo Fernández video
Kick it Out has asked the Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, what action will be taken over chants by Argentina players in a July video clip
October 2024
Herman Ouseley stood up to be counted when football was failing to act on racism
Troy Townsend
Kick It Out founder Herman Ouseley dies aged 79
September 2024
More than half of female football fans experience sexism on match days in England
Younger women, ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ supporters are particularly affected by sexism at matches, according to new survey
