Kick
It Out, with the support of Chelsea and Eni Aluko, have released a short
film aiming to tackle anti-Semitic abuse in football.
The short film was developed as part of Chelsea's wider campaign to
challenge antisemitism in football.
It follows Kick It Out statistics from the 2017/18 season which revealed 10
per cent of all discrimination reports they received in 2017/18 related to
antisemitism.
Aluko, who left Chelsea Women for Juventus Women in the summer, spoke about
her role in the film.
"The problem of antisemitism in football isn't as widely discussed as it
should be," she said. "But Chelsea and Kick It Out's work is shining a
spotlight on the issue, and this hard-hitting film will play a big part in
that.
"Jewish people have always been part of the football community, on and off
the pitch, so it's essential we talk about antisemitism and the impact it
can have on the Jewish community, the game and society as a whole.
"I'm proud to play my part in that conversation."
Kick It Out's head of partnerships, Keeley Baptista, said: "We are pleased
to support Chelsea FC's wider work around antisemitism - it has no place in
football and must be reported. It is the work of all of us to do our part
and ensure it is eliminated from the game."
In their aim to tackle discrimination in football, earlier this year, Kick
It Out released a training guide for match-day stewards to help improve
awareness of antisemitic behaviour alongside the Community Security Trust.
A Kick It Out statement added: "Antisemitism remains a serious issue in
football and wider society. In recent years both organisations have recorded
notable increases in the number of antisemitic incidents occurring in
England.
"We believe the booklet will provide vital education for stewards and safety
officers across the country to understand, identify and tackle antisemitism
in football stadiums.
"We urge all EFL clubs to utilise this resource and ensure match-day staff
are fully prepared and trained to deal with any abuse that may take place."
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