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UEFA opens probe into chaotic Wembley scenes

UEFA has opened a disciplinary investigation into the chaotic scenes at the Euro 2020 final at Wembley.

Euro 2020 • 13 Jul 21

Edinson Cavani was handed a three-match ban by the FA

CONMEBOL joins criticism of FA Cavani punishment

The English FA has been accused by South American Confederation CONMEBOL of damaging Edinson Cavani's reputation over its decision to suspend the Manchester United striker for an offensive social media post.

Soccer • 05 Jan 21

Footage appears to show Tammy Abraham, Ben Chilwell and Jadon Sancho were at a party in London with more than six people

England trio reportedly breach Covid-19 regulations

The English FA has said there will be no immediate changes to the England squad following a report three players attended a party in breach of Covid-19 regulations.

Soccer • 05 Oct 20

The English FA are planning for potential losses of around £300m (€327.6m)

English FA to make 124 positions redundant

The English Football Association will make 124 positions redundant within the organisation due to the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Soccer • 29 Jun 20

The England international saw his brother in an argument with a fan in the south stand of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Eric Dier charged by FA over fan confrontation

Eric Dier has been charged by the English Football Association after climbing into the stand to confront a Totteham supporter after their FA Cup exit to Norwich and could face a hefty ban.

Soccer • 23 Apr 20

Gareth Southgate is among the FA staff to take a pay cut

English FA staff, including Southgate, to take 30% cut

The highest-paid staff at the Football Association will take wage cuts of up to 30%, including England manager Gareth Southgate, as the organisation tries to manage the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Soccer • 06 Apr 20

Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal rises for a header with Chelsea's Tammy Abraham in a recent Premier League game

English FA to bring in heading limits for under-18s

Age-appropriate limits on the amount of heading under-18s do in training are set to be introduced by the Football Association.

Soccer • 06 Feb 20

James McClean played 80 minutes of the match against Millwall on Saturday

Kick It Out reports further anti-Irish abuse of McClean

James McClean has received further support from Kick It Out, the group tackling racism and discrimination in football, after it said he received "anti-Irish and sectarian abuse" last weekend.

Soccer • 13 Jan 20

Nazi salutes and racist chanting from Bulgarian fans England's 6-0 win in Sofia

Moves underway to take action against Bulgarian racism

The group which helps UEFA monitor instances of racism at matches across Europe will help it build a "legally safe" case to prosecute Bulgaria after the abusive chanting during their match against England.

Soccer • 15 Oct 19

WSL games to be 'double-headers' with Premier League

Some Women's Super League matches will be played as "double-headers" with men's Premier League games next season to build on the momentum of the women's World Cup.

Soccer • 08 Jul 19

Any change would impact on the Premier League's leading lights

Brexit plan to limit foreign players at EPL clubs

In a bid to deal with Brexit and boost the number of homegrown players, the English FA is planning to reduce the number of overseas players in Premier League squads to 12 from 17

Soccer • 14 Nov 18

Shahid Khan also owns the Jacksonville Jaguars

Khan's Wembley purchase a step closer after FA approval

The English Football Association's board has unanimously backed the plan to sell Wembley Stadium to Fulham owner Shahid Khan, the national governing body has announced.

Soccer • 27 Sep 18

English FA chief denies Aluko 'blackmail' allegations

English Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn has denied trying to "blackmail" Eni Aluko into making a statement that the governing body is not institutionally racist.

Soccer • 19 Oct 17

Eni Aluko has detailed the English FA's efforts to

English FA 'bordering on blackmail' in Sampson fiasco

The English Football Association has made a public apology to England women's soccer internationals Eniola Aluko and Drew Spence for discriminatory comments made to them by former manager Mark Sampson.

Soccer • 18 Oct 17

England Women's boss's controversial reign is ended

Mark Sampson has been sacked as head coach of England Women in a move that raises significant questions about the governing body.

Soccer • 20 Sep 17

Second chance for footballer who mocked Harry Arter

A non-league footballer who was suspended for seven-months for a tweet mocking Harry Arter over the death of his baby daughter, has been offered a way back into the game.

Soccer • 20 Sep 17

March's international friendly in Dortmund saw a number of disturbances

FA crack down on hooliganism by issuing lifetime bans

The English FA has issued life bans to England supporters for the first time ever after two supporters club members made Nazi gestures in Germany.

Soccer • 06 Jun 17

English FA to trial sin-bins in lower leagues

The English FA will trial 'sin bins' in the lower leagues of the game next season, with dissent being punished by a 10-minute banishment to the dugout.

Soccer • 03 May 17

Some England supporters chanted anti-German songs in Dortmund

English FA hunt for fans at heart of chants in Germany

England's football authorities are working with the police to identify the supporters involved in "disrespectful and disappointing" behaviour during Wednesday's international against Germany in Dortmund.

Soccer • 24 Mar 17

FA chief executive Martin Glenn and Sam Allardyce share a joke

Allardyce did receive English FA pay-off

Chairman Greg Clarke has admitted Sam Allardyce received a pay-off when he lost the England job but denied the English Football Association failed to scrutinise the manager's background before hiring him.

Soccer • 17 Oct 16

Sam Allardyce talks to reporters outside his house in Bolton following his sacking

Allardyce may face FA fine and ban

Sam Allardyce could face English Football Association charges and even a ban following the controversy that brought his England reign to an abrupt end.

Soccer • 01 Oct 16

Sam Allardyce lasted 67 days as England boss

Eight Premier League managers caught up in sting

Hours after Sam Allardyce parted company with England, the FA was hit by a new crisis as eight current and former Premier League managers stand accused of receiving 'bungs' for player transfers.

Soccer • 28 Sep 16

Thirteen cities will host the Euros of 2020

FA chief sets big target for England at Euro 2020

FA chief executive Martin Glenn believes England should be aiming to lift the trophy at Wembley Stadium in 2020 when London hosts the final of the next European Championships.

Soccer • 21 Sep 16

Arsenal players celebrate winning last year's FA Cup final at Wembley

English FA reacts to ticket price storm

The English Football Association has reacted to the recent storm over ticket prices by reducing the cost of attending the FA Cup final and semi-finals.

Soccer • 15 Feb 16

FIFA has been enveloped by latest corruption crisis

English FA director resigns from FIFA

Heather Rabbatts, one of the English Football Association's two independent directors, has resigned from FIFA's anti-discrimination task force following Sepp Blatter's re-election as president.

Soccer • 01 Jun 15

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