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The Football Association (FA) is the governing body of association football in England and the Crown dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man. Formed in 1863, it is the oldest football association in the world and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the amateur and professional game in its territory.

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Andros Townsend on gambling addiction and losing £46,000 in one night

Andros Townsend says he lost £46,000 in one night but being charged by the FA for betting "probably saved me as a human being".
BBC News - Published 5 days ago

Kick It Out asks FA to investigate alleged homophobic chanting by West Ham fans

Kick It Out calls on the Football Association to investigate alleged homophobic chanting by West Ham fans at Chelsea on Saturday.
BBC News - Published 1 week ago

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Southgate puts Sterling incident behind him

Southgate says England focused on Montenegro match

Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 04:10Published on November 13, 2019

Southgate: Team to move past Sterling and Gomez altercation

England manager Gareth Southgate says the England squad are ready to move past the altercation between Raheem Sterling and Joe Gomez. The Football Association announced on Monday that Sterling would..

Credit: ODN Duration: 01:08Published on November 12, 2019

Sterling dropped by England after training ground "disturbance"

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling is out of the England squad after a reported confrontation with Liverpool's Joe Gomez at training camp.

Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 00:48Published on November 12, 2019

"Probably one of the most appalling nights I have seen in football" - English FA chairman Clarke

English FA chairman Greg Clarke says UEFA will be carrying out a full investigation into racist abuse directed at England players during their Euro 2020 qualifier against Bulgaria.

Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 02:23Published on October 15, 2019

Bulgaria's manager denies hearing any racist chanting during England game

Bulgaria's manager Krasimir Balakov denies hearing any racist chanting during their Euro 2020 qualifying match against England. The match in Sofia was marred by abuse directed at England’s black..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:47Published on October 15, 2019

FA Chairman Greg Clarke on racist abuse in Bulgaria

FA chairman Greg Clarke speaks at the post-match press conference after England beat Bulgaria 6-0 in their Euro 2020 qualifier. England players were subjected to racist abuse during the game. Clarke..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:54Published on October 14, 2019

Women's Super League salary cap: FA open to changes to 'attract world-class talent'

The FA will consider raising the Women's Super League's salary cap if it is restricting clubs.
BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago

Mark Sampson: Stevenage caretaker charged with using racist language by FA

Stevenage caretaker boss Mark Sampson is charged with using racist language by the Football Association.
BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago

Sterling to miss England qualifier 'after disturbance in private team area'

England forward Raheem Sterling will not play in the Euro 2020 qualifier against Montenegro on Thursday, the Football Association has said.
BBC News - Published on November 11, 2019

Guardiola to face no action from FA after Liverpool loss

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will face no action from the FA for his actions during the defeat by Liverpool.
BBC News - Published on November 11, 2019

Tottenham forward Son Heung-min red card for tackle on Andre Gomes overturned

Tottenham forward Son Heung-min's red card for his tackle on Andre Gomes is overturned by the Football Association.
BBC News - Published on November 5, 2019

British Asians in football: What happened to Football Association strategy?

It has been six years since the FA outlined its intention to come up with a plan to help British Asians, but what happened to the breakthrough?
BBC News - Published on October 31, 2019

Bristol City: Lee Johnson to face FA charge for alleged language to a match official

Bristol City boss Lee Johnson is charged with misconduct by the FA for alleged abusive language towards a match official.
BBC News - Published on October 24, 2019

Wally Downes: AFC Wimbledon part with manager

AFC Wimbledon part with boss Wally Downes, two days after he is suspended for four weeks after breaching FA rules around betting.
BBC News - Published on October 20, 2019

AFC Wimbledon boss Downes banned for betting on games

AFC Wimbledon manager Wally Downes is suspended for four weeks after admitting breaching FA rules around betting.
BBC News - Published on October 18, 2019

Bernardo Silva: Man City forward charged by FA over Benjamin Mendy tweet

Manchester City playmaker Bernardo Silva is charged with misconduct by the Football Association over a tweet he sent to team-mate Benjamin Mendy.
BBC News - Published on October 2, 2019

Charlton v Leeds: Football Association investigates claim of racial discrimination

The Football Association is investigating an allegation of racial discrimination during the league game between Charlton and Leeds.
BBC News - Published on October 1, 2019

Manchester United Women 2-0 Liverpool Women: Liverpool report 'Hillsborough chants' to FA

Concerns over chants relating to the Hillsborough disaster during the WSL match away to Manchester United are reported to the FA by Liverpool.
BBC News - Published on September 28, 2019

Liverpool report Man Utd 'Hillsborough chants' in WSL to FA

Concerns over chants relating to the Hillsborough disaster during the WSL match away to Manchester United are reported to the FA by Liverpool.
BBC News - Published on September 28, 2019

Wally Downes: AFC Wimbledon suspend manager after betting charge

Manager Wally Downes is suspended by AFC Wimbledon after being charged by the Football Association over bets placed on matches.
BBC News - Published on September 25, 2019

Bernardo Silva: Kick It Out calls on FA to act over Man City player's tweet

Kick It Out calls on the Football Association to act after the governing body confirms it is investigating a tweet sent by Manchester City's Bernardo Silva.
BBC News - Published on September 23, 2019

Racism in football: Football bodies have 'productive' Twitter meeting

The Football Association, Premier League and EFL have had a "productive and positive" meeting with Twitter following racist abuse of players.
BBC News - Published on September 20, 2019

Huddersfield Town given FA fine after Paddy Power kit breaks advertising rules

Huddersfield Town are fined by the Football Association after wearing a kit that breached advertising regulations.
BBC News - Published on September 5, 2019

Bury: MPs to hold hearings into club's expulsion by EFL

MPs will hold hearings into the role of the EFL and Football Association in safeguarding clubs after Bury's expulsion.
BBC News - Published on September 5, 2019

Les Reed warns England Under-21s over "arrogance" and "over confidence"

Football Association technical director Les Reed says England's young players must guard against over-confidence.
BBC News - Published on September 4, 2019

Huddersfield Town: FA charges club with breaching kit rules after controversial Paddy Power shirt

Huddersfield Town are charged by the FA with breaking rules on kit and advertising after a controversial shirt was worn in pre-season.
BBC News - Published on August 9, 2019

Sin bins: Football Association to introduce 10-minute dismissals at grassroots level

The Football Association is introducing 'sin bins' at grassroots levels from the start of the 2019-20 season.
BBC News - Published on July 29, 2019

Huddersfield Town: Football Association requests club's 'observations' over 2019-20 kit

The FA contacts Huddersfield about the heavily branded kit the Championship side claim they will be wearing for the 2019-20 season.
BBC News - Published on July 17, 2019

Dawn Airey to chair 12-person board overseeing growth of domestic women's game

A 12-person board will "oversee the future strategy and policy" of women's club football in England, the FA confirms.
BBC News - Published on July 9, 2019

WSL set to play 'double-headers' with men's games

Some Women's Super League matches will be played as "double headers" with men's games next season, the Football Association says.
BBC News - Published on July 7, 2019

Women's World Cup: Phil Neville 'committed' to England job

Phil Neville is "committed" to leading England to their home Euro 2021 event, says the FA's head of women's football.
BBC News - Published on July 3, 2019

Premier League step closer to Women's Super League takeover from FA

The Premier League moves a step closer to taking over the running of the Women's Super League from the FA.
BBC News - Published on July 3, 2019

Scholes fined £8,000 for breaking FA betting rules

Former England and Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes is fined £8,000 after admitting breaking Football Association betting rules.
BBC News - Published on June 19, 2019

Sheff Wed forward Forestieri charged with racist abuse

Sheffield Wednesday forward Fernando Forestieri is charged by the Football Association with using racist language.
BBC News - Published on June 6, 2019

Nations League: England fans behaviour are 'an embarrassment'

Fans responsible for trouble in Porto before Thursday's Nations League semi-final are "not true England supporters" and an "embarrassment", the Football Association has said.
BBC News - Published on June 6, 2019