Kick It Out concerned about grassroots clubs sanctioned for standing up to racismKick It Out are backing grassroots clubs who stand up to racism in footballAnti-racism organisation Kick It Out say they are concerned about the number of grassroots football clubs who have been sanctioned for standing up to racism. Kick It Out released a statement on Wednesday, following a number of reports of discrimination in grassroots football, supporting clubs who defend players facing abuse. However, Kick It Out are also concerned about incidents that are occurring at grassroots level. Their statement read: "We are extremely concerned at the continued number of reports coming out of grassroots football, some indicating clubs have been facing fines for standing up to racist abuse received by their players. "Racism and discrimination in professional football has rightly received significant attention this season following a number of high-profile incidents, but we must not ignore the amateur game.

Source: Sky sports April 10, 2019 11:48 UTC