A short film debuted before the 2015 FA Community Shield featuring stars from the England male and female team’s reminding fans that if they hear, see or experience discrimination, to report it through the appropriate channels.
Joe Hart and Chris Smalling join Jodie Taylor and Eni Aluko and a range of others including two of the FA’s grassroots heroes from its 150th celebration year.
Aslie Pitter from Stonewall FC, the UK’s longest running gay friendly team, and Tony Rana from Kent County FA and the Guru Nanak Sikh club in Gravesend, in a short film that was shown on the big screens.
The film outlines the range of methods fans can report discrimination, including speaking to a nearby steward, emailing The FA or downloading the reporting app from Kick It Out, football’s equality and inclusion body, where reports can be made anonymously.
David Clarke, the record cap holder for the England and GB Blind football team, also helps reinforce the message:
“Discrimination of any form is unacceptable,” says Clarke.
“I urge fans everywhere that if they see it, hear it, witness it or experience it, to report it. It is easier than ever do so.”
If you witness discrimination at a football match, report it. Here's how.
You can also report discrimination via the Kick It Out app.
