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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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Harry Kane and Steph Houghton help launch Football’s Staying Home campaign England captains Harry Kane and Steph Houghton have helped launch the Football Association’s Football’s Staying Home campaign promoting physical and mental wellbeing. The initiative will bring.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:59Published 2 days ago

English football suspended until at least April 30 due to coronavirus pandemic Professional football in England will not resume until April 30 at the earliest due to the coronavirus pandemic. A statement from the Premier League, EFL and the Football Association, along with the.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

Premier League suspended until April 3 due to coronavirus outbreak The Premier League has been suspended until April 4, the Football Association has announced. The postponement takes in England’s two friendlies against Italy and Denmark on March 27 and 31. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:51Published 3 weeks ago


Eric Dier climbs into stands to confront fan after Spurs loss Eric Dier's altercation with a supporter following Tottenham's FA Cup defeat to Norwich is being investigated by the Football Association. The PA news agency understands the England midfielder's.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:28Published on March 5, 2020

'Every one of us would do' the same as Dier, Mourinho says Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho condemned Eric Dier following his altercation with a supporter in the stands after Spurs’ FA Cup exit to Norwich, but understands why he did it. In the aftermath of the.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:48Published on March 5, 2020

England captain Houghton helps launch The FA's 'Pledge of Positivity' The Football Association has launched the ‘Pledge of Positivity’ which asks parents and spectators involved in under-18s grassroots football to commit to creating a more positive environment at.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:31Published on February 28, 2020

England captain Kane helps launch The FA's 'Pledge of Positivity' The Football Association has today launched the ‘Pledge of Positivity’ which asks parents and spectators involved in under-18s grassroots football to commit to creating a more positive environment.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:48Published on February 28, 2020

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Sixty-six non-league clubs send open letter to FA over expunging season Sixty-six non-league clubs send an open letter to the Football Association, "urgently" calling for it to reconsider expunging their seasons. BBC News - Published 2 days ago
Coronavirus: FA wants Women's Super League season completed by August The Football Association remains determined to complete the Women's Super League season - but wants it completed by early August. BBC News - Published 4 days ago
Coronavirus: FA contacts England women over virus scare The Football Association contacts the England women's team and management after two members of staff went into self-isolation. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago

SheBelieves Cup: England v Spain - I'll know when it's right to go, says Phil Neville England manager Phil Neville says he "will know if it is the time to go" but insists he has the backing of the Football Association. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
Carlo Ancelotti: Everton manager charged with misconduct by the FA Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has been charged with misconduct by the FA after being sent off following the draw with Manchester United. BBC News - Published on March 2, 2020
Dele Alli: Tottenham midfielder charged over coronavirus post Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli is charged by the FA over a post on social media about coronavirus. BBC News - Published on February 26, 2020

Joey Barton: Fleetwood Town boss charged by FA over alleged improper language Fleetwood Town boss Joey Barton is charged by the FA for allegedly using improper language towards a match official. BBC News - Published on February 13, 2020
Man Utd charged by FA for confronting referee at Liverpool Manchester United are charged by the FA for failing "to ensure its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion" during Sunday's defeat at Liverpool. BBC News - Published on January 21, 2020
Racism in football: Government must work with us on problem, says FA's Paul Elliott The Football Association's Paul Elliott calls for the government to work alongside the sport's governing bodies to combat racism. BBC News - Published on January 14, 2020
Tom Pope: FA investigates tweet sent by Port Vale forward The FA is investigating a tweet sent by Port Vale striker Tom Pope in the early hours of Sunday morning. BBC News - Published on January 6, 2020

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 on December 5, 2019
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 on December 2, 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 on November 20, 2019	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 on November 20, 2019
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	England: Football Association agrees £50m sponsorship deal with BT The Football Association announces a five-year sponsorship deal worth around £50m with BT. BBC News - Published on June 4, 2019