Tackling discrimination in football: are existing regulations sufficient to combat social media abuse?

Published Wednesday, 21 April 2021.

Payments to football agents - what clubs & players need to know about HMRC's new guidance

Published Tuesday, 20 April 2021.

The relationship between data protection and referee reports in English Football

Published Friday, 12 February 2021.

Conflicts of interest in football governance – are more independent directors the solution?

Published Monday, 08 February 2021.

Why football’s new handball rule is proving so controversial

Published Thursday, 15 October 2020.

England & FA pledge action for new Kick It Out campaign

We have today pledged our support for Kick It Out's new campaign encouraging people across the football community to take action in the battle against discrimination.

Discrimination in football: a guide to The FA’s new charging policies and sanctioning guidelines

Disciplining discrimination in football: The FA’s new policies and guidelines

Published Wednesday, 07 October 2020.

On the eve of Black History Month, Mark Bullingham writes about our equality aims

Black History Month offers us an opportunity to reflect on one of the most crucial societal issues of our time.

Position agreed for fans to attend Emirates FA Cup second round qualifying ties

We have been liaising with Government regarding attendance of spectators at Emirates FA Cup fixtures in light of the recent Government announcements.

FA statement following formal complaint at Wycombe Wanderers v Fleetwood Town match

On 08 July 2020, The FA received a formal complaint from Wycombe Wanderers FC (WWFC) in relation to a potentially discriminatory comment made by a member of Fleetwood Town FC (FTFC) during the clubs’ EFL League One Play-Off Semi-Final second leg on 06 July 2020. It was alleged that the member of FTFC had referred to a WWFC player as a “fat water buffalo”.

COVID-19: key points for football clubs on the UK Government’s job retention scheme

Published Friday, 03 April 2020.

Win-win: a progressive approach to maternity & paternity rights for professional athletes

Published Wednesday, 01 April 2020.

Brexit means Brexit, but what does it mean for the Premier League and its players?

Published Monday, 09 December 2019.

Views on the football market from a top agent: An interview with Erkut Sögüt – agent for Mesut Ozil

Published Thursday, 17 October 2019.

A review of The FA’s suspension of Peter Beardsley for misconduct

Published Friday, 04 October 2019.

Sport and equality - the year in review 2018/19

Published Thursday, 13 June 2019.

How Sweden’s new gaming and betting market works and its potential impact on the sports industry

Published Wednesday, 10 April 2019.

No hands…and no heads: An argument to end heading in soccer at all levels

Published Monday, 11 March 2019.

A guide for young footballers on how on to choose an agent

Published Monday, 11 February 2019.

Safe sport series - The international responses to athlete abuse in sport

Published Wednesday, 06 June 2018.

Tapping-up in football: Complying with domestic and international transfers rules

Published Friday, 11 May 2018.

Key contemporary trends in the UK sports media rights market (2017/18) - A view from industry

Published Thursday, 03 May 2018.

The FA’s strict stance on political messages: A review of Pep Guardiola’s yellow ribbon case

Published Wednesday, 11 April 2018.

Will The FA score with its adoption of the Rooney Rule?

Published Wednesday, 17 January 2018.

Football's greatest threat: Why technology & stakeholder collaboration are key to combating global match-fixing

Ball dissolving in air over a football pitch

Published Friday, 08 December 2017.

The FA V Nathaniel Mendez-Laing – A New Approach To Substances Of Abuse In Sport

Published Wednesday, 10 March 2021.

A Guide To FIFA’s Eligibility Regulations For International Football

Published Monday, 08 February 2021.

Betting On Inside Information In Football: Lessons from the Trippier and Sturridge cases

Published Thursday, 04 February 2021.

The FA Chairman Greg Clarke has written to FA Council Members ahead of October meeting

I trust that you are well in these difficult times and look forward to speaking with you all on Thursday at our Council meeting.

Disciplinary charges, suspensions and responses for September 2020

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, in or around the tunnel area, Frimley Green failed to ensure that its players and/or officials and/or spectators conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Bambo Diaby suspended for two years for breaching The FA's anti-doping regulations

Bambo Diaby has been suspended from all football and football-related activity for two years following a breach of The FA’s Anti-Doping Regulations.

Paul Elliot provides an update on progress of the Football Leadership Diversity Code

I announced the creation of the Football Leadership Diversity Code back in June following the death of George Floyd and the consequent unanimous support from English football of the message that Black Lives Matter.

An update on our funding of futsal at both elite and grassroots level

As a result of the unavoidable budget cuts associated with COVID-19, we can announce that funding will no longer be provided for elite England Futsal teams and will significantly reduce for grassroots Futsal from this season onwards.