Celtic are proudly continuing their support of Show Racism the Red Card’s Match Actions Campaign during this weekend’s games against Aberdeen on Saturday, October 19 and against Spartans on Sunday, October 20. Show Racism the Red Card is the UK’s leading anti-racism Education Charity, working within schools, workplaces, sports, and community organisations to educate children, young people, and adults on challenging prejudice and stereotypes. Using the power of football is a powerful tool to initiate conversations about anti-racism and our club has supported their messages of tolerance and inclusion for many years. Now more than ever, the importance of active anti-racism cannot be overstated. Across Scottish football, clubs will show their commitment to anti-racism over one weekend – from Friday, October 18 to Sunday, October 20. This weekend also coincides with Show Racism the Red Card’s UK-wide annual fundraising drive, Wear Red Day, taking place today Friday. Today, individuals and groups up and down the country are encouraged to wear red and donate to show their support for the campaign and its message. Celtic Men’s captain Callum McGregor said: “Celtic has always been an institution open to all ever since its formation in 1888, and we will always welcome everyone to be part of our great club. “It has been a real honour to be part of Celtic for so long and now to be captain is an absolute privilege. ‘Our values of openness, inclusion and diversity are something we have always cherished and we will continue to send the strongest message that discrimination of any kind has no place in football or society.’ “This Saturday against Aberdeen, and on Sunday with Celtic FC Women playing Spartans, everyone at the club and the entire Celtic team are once again delighted to support this year’s Show Racism the Red Card campaign.” Kelly Clark, Celtic FC Women’s captain, added: “As captain of Celtic, I’m incredibly proud to lead the team in supporting Show Racism the Red Card’s Match Actions Campaign this weekend. ‘Football has a unique power to unite people, regardless of their background.’ “It’s essential that we continue to challenge prejudice to ensure that football across Scotland and the UK remains a space where everyone feels welcome. “This Sunday, at New Douglas Park against Spartans, we’ll wear red shirts to show our solidarity with the campaign and highlight the importance of standing up against racism in all its forms.” Billy Singh, Campaign Manager from Show Racism the Red Card in Scotland said: “We are delighted once again that Scottish football is supporting our much-needed anti-racist message. “With the recent race riots in England and the continued demonisation of migrant communities across the UK, we all have a collective responsibility to challenge all acts of racism not only within football but in our communities, workplaces and social spaces. “In our schools we have, on average, 50 recorded racist incidents a week and on our streets there are on average nine recorded racist incidents per day. “Thankfully in Scotland we did not have the race riots that they had in England but there are people in our communities that want to divide us. “Football fans can be a force for good and by being active anti-racists we can change hearts, minds and lives. Please continue to support our campaign.” Football is a sport that is loved across the world and football matches should be an enjoyable experience for everyone, of all backgrounds. Education is the key and since our formation in 1996 Show Racism the Red Card has engaged with over a million learners. Celtic are proud to support the campaign to reach their next big milestone and to ensure Scotland is equipped with the tools to challenge and eradicate racism from football and society.FixturesCeltic Vs. Aberdeen – Sat, Oct 19th 2024, 15:00FixturesCeltic Women Vs. Spartans Women – Sun, Oct 20th 2024, 14:00
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