KICK IT OUT and Her Game Too, which challenges sexism in sport, announced yesterday a joint venture to support those who have experienced sexist and misogynistic abuse in football.

The relationship will see the two organisations working collaboratively to handle reports of sexism and misogyny, with Kick It Out’s reporting team handling incoming reports and Her Game Too leading on victim support through its network of volunteer ambassadors based at clubs across the country.

The two organisations said that the collaboration is a step towards giving women more confidence to report sexism and misogyny by creating a transparent central reporting method and ensuring that additional support is available.