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Malay Mail
4 days ago
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- Malay Mail
Kick it out: Transphobia, sexism rise in UK football; fans demand red card for hate
LONDON, Aug 7 — The 2024-25 UK soccer season saw a rise in reports of sexism, transphobia and faith-based abuse, said the UK-based anti-discrimination and inclusion charity Kick It Out. A Kick It Out statement said the charity received 1,398 reports of abuse, up from 1,332 last season. It said the reports came from people who said they had experienced or witnessed discrimination online or at a grassroots, non-league or professional game. The charity did not identify the abusers. Sexism and misogyny increased by 67 per cent, while faith-based abuse also saw a sharp rise. Reports of homophobic abuse fell slightly but transphobic abuse doubled last season, said Kick It Out, who incorporate incidents from across professional soccer, grassroots and social media. Reports of racist incidents in professional soccer rose from 223 to 245, despite a drop in overall reports of racism across all levels of the game. 'These figures show that discrimination remains deeply embedded across the game, but the rise in abuse in youth football should be a wake-up call,' Kick It Out CEO Samuel Okafor in a statement on Tuesday. 'What we're seeing now is that fans aren't just reporting abuse, they're demanding action. There's been a clear shift this season in how people are calling out sexist behaviour, both online and in stadiums, and asking football to treat it as seriously as any other form of hate. 'Fans are doing their part by speaking up. It's now up to football authorities, tech companies and government to show they're listening, and to act.' — Reuters
The Sun
5 days ago
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- The Sun
Kick It Out reports a rise in sexism, transphobia abuse in UK football season
THE 2024-25 UK soccer season saw a rise in reports of sexism, transphobia and faith-based abuse, said the UK-based anti-discrimination and inclusion charity Kick It Out. A Kick It Out statement said the charity received 1,398 reports of abuse, up from 1,332 last season. It said the reports came from people who said they had experienced or witnessed discrimination online or at a grassroots, non-league or professional game. The charity did not identify the abusers. Sexism and misogyny increased by 67%, while faith-based abuse also saw a sharp rise. Reports of homophobic abuse fell slightly but transphobic abuse doubled last season, said Kick It Out, who incorporate incidents from across professional soccer, grassroots and social media. Reports of racist incidents in professional soccer rose from 223 to 245, despite a drop in overall reports of racism across all levels of the game. 'These figures show that discrimination remains deeply embedded across the game, but the rise in abuse in youth football should be a wake-up call,' Kick It Out CEO Samuel Okafor in a statement on Tuesday. 'What we're seeing now is that fans aren't just reporting abuse, they're demanding action. There's been a clear shift this season in how people are calling out sexist behaviour, both online and in stadiums, and asking football to treat it as seriously as any other form of hate. 'Fans are doing their part by speaking up. It's now up to football authorities, tech companies and government to show they're listening, and to act.' - REUTERS
The Independent
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Fans ‘demanding action' over abuse and discrimination in football
Football's anti- discrimination charity Kick It Out recorded a record 1,398 reports of discrimination during the 2024-25 season, an increase from the previous year. The data indicated a rise in sexism, transphobia, and faith-based abuse, while racism continued to be the most reported form of discrimination. Reports of sexism and misogyny saw a significant 67 per cent increase, with a notable rise also observed in youth football. Kick It Out chief executive Samuel Okafor stated that discrimination remains deeply embedded in the game and called for action from football authorities, tech companies, and the government. The charity also urged solidarity for the trans community after English and Scottish football governing bodies banned transgender women from competitive female matches, following a Supreme Court ruling.
The Star
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Kick It Out reports a rise in sexism, transphobia abuse in UK football season
(Reuters) -The 2024-25 UK soccer season saw a rise in reports of sexism, transphobia and faith-based abuse, said the UK-based anti-discrimination and inclusion charity Kick It Out. A Kick It Out statement said the charity received 1,398 reports of abuse, up from 1,332 last season. It said the reports came from people who said they had experienced or witnessed discrimination online or at a grassroots, non-league or professional game. The charity did not identify the abusers. Sexism and misogyny increased by 67%, while faith-based abuse also saw a sharp rise. Reports of homophobic abuse fell slightly but transphobic abuse doubled last season, said Kick It Out, who incorporate incidents from across professional soccer, grassroots and social media. Reports of racist incidents in professional soccer rose from 223 to 245, despite a drop in overall reports of racism across all levels of the game. "These figures show that discrimination remains deeply embedded across the game, but the rise in abuse in youth football should be a wake-up call," Kick It Out CEO Samuel Okafor in a statement on Tuesday. "What we're seeing now is that fans aren't just reporting abuse, they're demanding action. There's been a clear shift this season in how people are calling out sexist behaviour, both online and in stadiums, and asking football to treat it as seriously as any other form of hate. "Fans are doing their part by speaking up. It's now up to football authorities, tech companies and government to show they're listening, and to act." (Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru; Editing by Michael Perry)
Straits Times
5 days ago
- Straits Times
Kick It Out reports a rise in sexism, transphobia abuse in UK football season
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox The 2024-25 UK soccer season saw a rise in reports of sexism, transphobia and faith-based abuse, said the UK-based anti-discrimination and inclusion charity Kick It Out. A Kick It Out statement said the charity received 1,398 reports of abuse, up from 1,332 last season. It said the reports came from people who said they had experienced or witnessed discrimination online or at a grassroots, non-league or professional game. The charity did not identify the abusers. Sexism and misogyny increased by 67%, while faith-based abuse also saw a sharp rise. Reports of homophobic abuse fell slightly but transphobic abuse doubled last season, said Kick It Out, who incorporate incidents from across professional soccer, grassroots and social media. Reports of racist incidents in professional soccer rose from 223 to 245, despite a drop in overall reports of racism across all levels of the game. "These figures show that discrimination remains deeply embedded across the game, but the rise in abuse in youth football should be a wake-up call," Kick It Out CEO Samuel Okafor in a statement on Tuesday. "What we're seeing now is that fans aren't just reporting abuse, they're demanding action. There's been a clear shift this season in how people are calling out sexist behaviour, both online and in stadiums, and asking football to treat it as seriously as any other form of hate. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Hidden vapes and where to find them: Inside ICA's clampdown at land checkpoints Singapore East-West Line MRT service resumes after delays lasting around 5 hours; track point fault fixed Asia Asean's quiet diplomacy helped avert escalation in Cambodia-Thailand border conflict: Sec-Gen Kao Opinion Internships open doors but only if students can first find the key World Meta says it's working to thwart WhatsApp scammers Singapore Jail for 2 friends who swopped seats in car to try and evade justice after drinking alcohol Singapore Sorting recyclables by material could boost low domestic recycling rate: Observers Singapore SM Lee receives Australia's highest civilian honour for advancing bilateral ties "Fans are doing their part by speaking up. It's now up to football authorities, tech companies and government to show they're listening, and to act." REUTERS
