Kick It Out

The beautiful game should not be ugly to anyone. Football might be the most loved sport in the world, yet to LGBTQ+ people this love can be unrequited. Homophobia, transphobia, and discrimination remain prevalent parts of fan experiences, and many do not feel welcome in the game as a whole. With abuse reported to Kick It Out on the rise - and more action needed to tackle the underlying issues - it is no wonder that many LGBTQ+ people feel they have to seek out safer & more inclusive environments in order to continue their journey in the sport; spaces without which they would be lost to football altogether. The love of the game should never be determined by who you are and how you identify. Everyone should be able to play on. Help us fight discrimination. Complete the Kick It Out LGBTQ+ Inclusion course today at theacademy.kickitout.org Credits: Written & Performed by myndstate @themyndstate Directed by John Reavey @johnreavey Producer - Edwin Brawn @edwinbrawnfilm Production Manager - Kate Hood @katehoodd Director of Photography - Calum Currie @calumcurrie 1st AC - Joe Gubb @joegubb_focus_puller AR Operator - Tommy McMahon @tommy.tcm Gaffer - Nathan Cheong @nathancheong_ PA - Etenia Breckwoldt @etenia.b PA - Jarvis Hewitt @jjarvissss__ Editor - Morgan Perry @morganpez Sound Composition & Design - Louis Loze-Carey @louislozecarey Colourist - Peter Oppersdorff @peter_oppersdorff_colour Colour Producer - Tia Duff @tiaduff99 Colour Assistant - Marina Soro Colour Assistant - Anthony Abbott Colour House - Absolute Post @absolute_post @absolute__colour Joe’s Dad - Lloyd Morris @lloydactor Young Joe - Vincent Crick @vinniejgc Young Joe Chaperone - Kelly McCone Background Cast - Martin Smith, Matthew Eddy, Paula Griffin, Kai Noble, Saar Zutshi, Andre Lombard, Tajeán Fraser-Byrne, Jim Hearson, Nana-Kofi Adams, Mehlayeel Samin Isar, Trey Francis Camera Rental - Junction Rentals @junction.rentals Production Company - CODA Filmworks @coda.filmworks Special Thanks - London Titans FC, Jon Holmes, Gemma Huskins, Tom Doffman, Joe Hickey, Mel Hughes, Kian Ward

Rival teams. Same passion. Never settle until every fan belongs. With eight in 10 people saying pubs should strive to be inclusive, we’re proud to announce a new partnership between Kick It Out and Guinness 0.0%, piloting across 900 Greene King sports pubs nationwide by raising awareness, training staff and improving support for fans. Read more about the partnership in the @kickitout bio.

Four goals. One mission. Football United. ⚽ Inclusive culture 👥 More representation on the pitch 💼 More coaches and leaders 🤝 Football united against discrimination Read our full strategy via the link in our bio 🎥 @offseason.creative

🚨 Less than 1 week to go! 🤔 From blockbuster commercial deals and matchday income, to global fan growth and future trends, in this session with Deloitte at Backroom Raise Your Game, you'll learn what really drives success off the pitch and where your future career in football could fit. 🗓️ Thursday 21st May 📍 UCFB Wembley Campus 🔗 Apply by clicking the link in our bio.

Meet the panel joining us for Backroom Raise Your Game partnered with UCFB. From coaching and nutrition to player care and performance environments, this panel will give attendees real insight into the variety of careers that exist across football. 🗓️ Thursday 21st May� 📍 UCFB Wembley Campus 🔗 Apply now via the link in our bio

📈 From attending Backroom Raise Your Game to working in the Premier League, here is Aron's Raise Your Game Story Backroom Raise Your Game is dedicated to the people who keep the game moving - from performance analysis and player care to club operations, media, and business. Whether you know exactly where you want to go or you’re still exploring your options, this event is designed to help you take a real step forward. Ready to Raise Your Game? Apply now by clicking the link in our bio!

⚽️ Step onto the touchline with Coaching Raise Your Game at Goals Wembley. 📈 Whether you’re starting your badges or refining your skills, join us for hands‑on workshops, one‑to‑one mentoring, career support, and networking, all designed to raise your game in coaching. 🗓️ Thursday 10th June 📍 Goals Wembley, Aplerton Playing Fields 🔗 Apply now by clicking the link in bio

Our partnership with @kickitout aims to help aspiring coaches from all backgrounds find their place in football 🏅 Together, we’re empowering individuals like Jaya with a first-of-its-kind bursary, designed to support grassroots coaches, break down barriers, and build a more inclusive future in football 🤝 Sound like something you’d like to be a part of? Applications are open until the 17th May. If you’re ready to make a difference, then follow the link in our bio ☝️

Good times at last weeks Creator London event! So much energy and engagement from everyone involved. We’re still buzzing. @kickitout Thank you @staceyosborne__ for capturing the moments and @thirdeyeconsultinguk for the incredible venue and hospitality. #sznone #kickitout #raiseyourgame #contentcreator #footballcontent

👏 Shaka Hislop shares his three examples of Black excellence this season, highlighting the people making a real impact across the game. 📸 Captured by our Raise Your Game presenter Fia on the night, courtesy of @officialfootieblacklist

About last night. What an experience for us and everyone who attended the first CREATOR event in London with our incredible partners @kickitout and raise your game. We didn’t want a standard event. We dived headfirst into the realities of becoming a creator, the vulnerabilities, overcoming online abuse and creating uniqueness; brought mentors and aspiring creators together in a live content brief, where we ideate, created and edited in 60 minutes… The power of working together, bringing diverse experiences, voices and skills together create something new with strangers was most certainly on show. New friends made and a new energy to help lift our young people into the future of our sport. We can say for sure it’s in good hands. Thankyou to our creator mentors for being so gracious and open, @tyramills_ @girlsontheball @rio.r_media @deludedgooner04 @harry_symeou , to @thirdeyeconsultinguk for providing us with an incredible venue and of course to everyone who attended. #kickitout #sznone #raiseyourgame #contentcreator #sportscreator

Tonight’s the night. CREATOR LONDON in partnership with @kickitout and raise your game. And we’re finishing off the panel announcements with women’s content creator for Chelsea FC, Rio Rosenberg. We couldn’t be more excited to see you all there in a few hours time.