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Far removed from today’s global juggernaut, soccer was born in the well-heeled boarding schools of 19th-century England

Over the past two centuries, soccer – or football, as it is called in much of the English-speaking world – has become a truly global phenomenon that connects fans on all continents. It is also, come World Cup time, a deeply nationalist affair that pits teams and their fans from…

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Luke Ayling not pursuing discrimination claim against Taylor Harwood-Bellis amid ‘Spygate’ scandal

Luke Ayling made an allegation against Taylor Harwood-Bellis during Tuesday’s play-off clash

The Independent UK

Mykhailo Mudryk appeals to CAS after Chelsea winger ‘banned for four years’

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Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk appeals to CAS amid reports of four-year ban

Mudryk was charged by the Football Association in June last year.

The Independent UK

FA Cup final kick-off time and date confirmed

It has been confirmed by the Football Association that the FA Cup final will kick off at 3pm on Saturday 16 May at Wembley. Last year’s final, which saw Crystal Palace pull off an upset victory over Manchester City, started at 4.30pm, but this year’s showpiece event has been pushed…

The Independent UK

FA opens investigation into alleged breach of betting regulations by Kettering manager

The Football Association has opened an investigation into allegations of a breach of betting regulations by the Kettering Town manager, Liam McDonald

The Guardian - UK

FA urged to train coaches and referees to spot sudden cardiac arrest after teen’s death

Adam Ankers died at the age of 17 after suffering a cardiac arrest while playing for Wycombe Wanderers under-19s in January 2024

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Northern Premier League chairman stood down over alleged email controversy

The Football Association confirmed it was investigating, with the NPL also ‘actively investigating’ what it considered a ‘serious matter’

The Independent UK

Oxford United academy player, 15, dies after collapsing during match

Amelia Aplin collapsed during the girls’ academy fixture against Fulham at Oxford’s training ground

The Guardian - UK

When is FA Cup draw? Start time, ball numbers, TV channel, live stream for quarter-finals today

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City to learn their last-eight opponents

Evening Standard

Saturday’s briefing: Arteta dismisses ‘bottlers’ tag and Tudor’s defiant message

The Arsenal boss says they are not blowing another chance to win the Premier League, while Igor Tudor insists Tottenham will stay in the top flight.

The Independent UK

Football news: Ratcliffe escapes FA charges; Mourinho made ‘huge mistake’, says Kompany

Sir Jim Ratcliffe will not be charged by the Football Association over his claim the United Kingdom has been ‘colonised by immigrants’

The Guardian - UK

Cardiff condemn alleged homophobic chanting during Chelsea clash after being charged by FA

The alleged homophobic chanting occurred during Cardiff’s 3-1 defeat by Chelsea in the Carabao Cup in December

The Independent UK

Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘sorry’ that comments on immigrants ‘offended some people’

Ratcliffe’s remarks are being examined by the Football Association.

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Why proposed changes to Women's FA Cup have caused outrage as detailed plans outlined

The Football Association has proposed major changes to the Women’s FA Cup

The Guardian - UK

Women’s FA Cup to have seeded teams and no draw after last 32 under radical proposals

The Football Association has proposed radical changes to the Women’s FA Cup, including seeding four teams and dispensing with a draw after last 32

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US cash, sponsored shirts and TV deals: how money took over English football

It’s almost too easy to make the case that men’s football in England has become overly commercial. At the start of this season, one Premier League striker cost £125 million. And with an annual TV broadcasting deal worth £1.25 billion, more money is flying around the top level of the…

The Guardian - UK

Liverpool’s Rafaela Borggräfe given six-game ban after FA finds she made racist remark

The Liverpool goalkeeper Rafaela Borggräfe was given a six-game ban by the Football Association after being found to have made a racist comment

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The Independent UK

FA set to take action as fans lash out at Fifa’s ‘scandalous’ World Cup ticket prices

The eye-watering prices for World Cup tickets were revealed on Thursday

The Independent UK

Fans call on FA support to challenge ‘disgraceful’ World Cup ticket prices

The cheapest ticket for the World Cup final for fans looking to buy through the FA’s allocation has been set at over £3,000.

The Guardian - UK

England scout for World Cup camps amid fears of losing preferred base to Netherlands

The Football Association has sent operational staff to the US to scout for World Cup training camps amid concerns England may lose their preferred site

The Guardian - UK

New Old Trafford due on FA’s stadiums list for 2035 Women’s World Cup

The Football Association is planning to include a redeveloped Old Trafford in the UK’s bid book of stadiums to host matches at the 2035 Women’s World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Discrimination victims in English grassroots football offered free counselling by FA

The Football Association is offering free counselling and mental-health support to victims of hate and discrimination in grassroots football

Evening Standard

England: Thomas Tuchel open to extending contract beyond World Cup

The German last year signed a short-term deal with the Football Association

The Guardian - UK

FA investigates claim that Liverpool keeper Rafaela Borggräfe made racist comment

The Football Association has launched a racism investigation after the Liverpool goalkeeper Rafaela Borggräfe allegedly made reference to skin colour in a comment

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