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West Ham's Paqueta cleared of betting charges by FA

Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of misconduct charges related to alleged breaches of Football Association betting rules, his club West Ham have announced.

Soccer • 31 Jul

Liam Roberts fouls Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta

FA seek to increase ban on Millwall goalkeeper

The Football Association has submitted a claim to increase the ban on Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts after his challenge left Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta needing 25 stitches in his left ear.

Soccer • 05 Mar

Jhon Duran kicks a water bottle after being sent off at St James' Park

Duran hit with FA charge over red mist at Newcastle

Jhon Duran has been charged by the Football Association with improper conduct for his reaction to his sending off against Newcastle on Stephen's Day.

Soccer • 31 Dec 24

'I love Rodrigo' - Son has no issue with Bentancur

Tottenham captain Son Heung-min has expressed his "love" for team-mate Rodrigo Bentancur, despite the Uruguay midfielder making an alleged racist remark about the South Korean over the summer.

Soccer • 25 Sep 24

Newcastle see Howe as key part of their long-term strategy

Newcastle not worried over England's interest in Howe

Newcastle sporting director Paul Mitchell insists his club are not "scared" by the prospect of Eddie Howe being offered the England job but stressed that the Magpies head coach remains a central part of the Magpies' evolving long-term strategy.

Soccer • 04 Sep 24

Referee Paul Tierney (L) shows Steven Reid (R) a red card

Forest coach Reid gets two-game ban for abusing ref

Nottingham Forest have been fined £75,000 and coach Steven Reid handed a two-match touchline ban by the Football Association for their behaviour after the defeat to Liverpool earlier this month.

Soccer • 27 Mar 24

Ben White has made himself unavailable for England

Southgate defends going public with White England call

Gareth Southgate is aware Ben White could face a backlash after he made himself unavailable for England duty but felt it was "impossible" to conceal the reason behind Thursday's omission.

Soccer • 15 Mar 24

Wilder facing FA charge after 'sandwich' outburst

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has been handed a Football Association charge for his bizarre rant about a sandwich-eating linesman.

Soccer • 14 Feb 24

Changes to VAR protocols are being considered for next season

IFAB considers changes to VAR protocols for next season

VAR protocols could be altered for next season depending on the outcome of discussions set to take place over the next few weeks.

Soccer • 26 Oct 23

Harry Toffolo given suspended ban for betting

Toffolo given suspended ban for betting breaches

Harry Toffolo has been given a suspended five-month ban after admitting 375 breaches of Football Association betting rules.

Soccer • 13 Sep 23

Jurgen Klopp has been handed a two-match ban

Klopp handed two-match ban for referee comments

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been given a two-match touchline ban after media comments he made about referee Paul Tierney following his team's win over Tottenham last month.

Soccer • 18 May 23

Ivan Toney has been hit with an eight-month suspension

Brentford's Toney handed eight-month ban for betting

Brentford forward Ivan Toney has been suspended from all football and football-related activity for eight months, the Football Association has announced.

Soccer • 17 May 23

The FA feel a longer sanction is appropriate for the former Crawley boss

FA push for John Yems ban to be extended to two years

The Football Association has appealed against the ban imposed on former Crawley boss John Yems.

Soccer • 23 Jan 23

FA mull legal options against independent panel verdict

The English Football Association is looking into the possibility of a legal challenge against the findings of its own independent panel, which conclude former Crawley manager John Yems was "not a conscious racist".

Soccer • 18 Jan 23

'We have to now improve a lot of things and maintain a lot of the good things that have taken us this far'

Arteta acknowledges Arsenal must address 'behaviour'

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes his players are in a 'good emotional state' following the latest Football Association charge to hit the club - but admits he will hold talks with his squad to bring about a change in 'behaviour'.

Soccer • 13 Jan 23

The FA will be liaising with Manchester City and relevant authorities over the matter

FA to probe alleged homophobic chants by Man City fans

The Football Association is to investigate alleged incidents of homophobic chanting by Manchester City fans during Sunday's FA Cup victory over Chelsea.

Soccer • 08 Jan 23

Nobby Stiles' family to sue FA over brain injury

The family of England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles is one of more than 30 families planning to sue the English FA for failing to protect players from brain injuries.

Soccer • 11 Nov 22

A member of Newcastle's staff appeared to have thrown a bottle

FA to investigate Anfield touchline incident

The Football Association is looking into an incident in which it appeared a member of Newcastle's staff threw a bottle at the Liverpool dugout after Fabio Carvalho's stoppage-time winner for the Reds at Anfield on Wednesday night.

Soccer • 01 Sep 22

Premier League and EFL look to settle financial dispute

The Premier League and EFL are looking at new proposals to settle the dispute around financial distribution down the leagues, UK Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston has said.

Soccer • 28 Jul 22

FIFAPRO players have come out against a biennial World Cup

Majority of FIFPRO players against World Cup changes

Seventy five per cent of players want the World Cup to remain an event played every four years, according to a new survey.

Soccer • 15 Feb 22

Manager Pep Guardiola said he was not aware of the incident at the time

Probe ended into alleged spittng incident at Anfield

Liverpool have closed their investigation into allegations Manchester City's backroom staff were spat at after finding no evidence to support the claims.

Soccer • 09 Nov 21

Manager Jim Crawford faced losing up to seven of his UK and Germany-based players for the game in Podgorica as Montenegro is on the red list of both nations and they would have had to quarantine on their return

Ireland U-21s at full strength to face Montenegro

The Republic of Ireland Under-21s will go into Tuesday's Euro 2023 qualifier in Montenegro with their strongest squad available following a relaxation of coronavirus travel rules.

Soccer • 09 Oct 21

Ferdinand reveals impact of online racist abuse

Rio Ferdinand has revealed how members of his family would "disintegrate" at seeing online abuse aimed at the former England and Manchester United defender.

Soccer • 09 Sep 21

Chelsea and Leicester charged over ugly scenes

Chelsea and Leicester have been charged by England's Football Association following the ugly scenes towards the end of their match at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night.

Soccer • 20 May 21

Hamza Choudhury celebrates with a Palestinian flag

Leicester duo won't be punished for flag waving

Hamza Choudhury and Wesley Fofana are set to avoid any disciplinary sanction after they celebrated with a Palestinian flag during Leicester's FA Cup final success on Saturday.

Soccer • 17 May 21