Kick It Out calls for tougher sanctions amid record discrimination incidents
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 9:31 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Kick It Out reports a record 1,255 discrimination incidents for the 2025-26 football season, up from 960 the previous year. Chief executive Samuel Okafor highlighted racism as deeply rooted in the sport and reflective of broader societal issues. The organization received a total of 1,744 discrimination reports, marking a 25% increase. Reports include 792 cases of racism, 203 of homophobia, and rises in other categories like sexism and ableism. Okafor asserted the need for stricter penalties, anticipating these changes might be announced soon.
- •1,255 discrimination incidents recorded in 2025-26 season.
- •Total 1,744 reports represent a 25% increase.
- •Racism incidents rose to 792, up 19%.
- •Kick It Out seeks stronger penalties for discriminatory actions.
- •Football Association has introduced new sanction policies.
- 9:31 PMBBC Sport — Kick It Out wants tougher sanctions as discrimination hits new high
"Anti-discrimination body Kick It Out says tougher sanctions are needed to punish discrimination in football, as the number of annual incidents hits a record high.
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