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Wembley arch no longer to be lit in support of social campaigns or events

The FA faced criticism last month over its decision not to light the arch in the colours of the Israeli flag.

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023

Wembley arch unlikely to be lit in support of campaigns or events in future

The FA faced criticism last month over its decision not to light the arch in the colours of the Israeli flag.

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023

Football clubs failing to hit ethnic and gender diversity targets, reveals FA

Premier League, EFL and WSL clubs who pledged to improve diversity in recruitment have collectively failed to hit their agreed annual targets

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023

FA chief calls for 'transparency' and quicker VAR after Liverpool saga

Luis Diaz's disallowed goal at Tottenham could have long-lasting implications and Mark Bullingham is excited by use of semi-automated offsides

Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023

FA ‘recognises hurt’ over decision not to light Wembley arch in Israel colours

Mark Bullingham said he ‘recognises the hurt’ caused to the Jewish community by the FA’s decision not to light the Wembley arch in the colours of Israel following the atrocities committed there by Hamas

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023

Chief executive says FA to review lighting Wembley arch as act of tribute

Mark Bullingham accepted the “hurt” caused to the Jewish community by the FA’s decision.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

FA chief acknowledges 'hurt' of decision not to light Wembley arch in Israel colours ahead of review

Mark Bullingham says FA will consider whether famous stadium's arch should be used to acknowledge tragedies again amid Israel-Hamas conflict

Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023

Wembley silence for Israel and Palestine well observed despite protest fears

A period of silence for victims of the conflict in Israel and Palestine at Wembley on Friday night was immaculately observed despite fears that it could be disrupted by protests

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023

Israeli football chief criticises Premier League over response to Hamas attacks

Erez Halfon has said he is ‘shocked, amazed and disappointed beyond words’ at the Premier League’s reluctance to issue an unequivocal condemnation of the Hamas attacks

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023

Lawmakers could allow audio between referees and VARs to be available live

Playing out the conversation between referees and VARs live is currently banned under the laws of football.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 11, 2023