Brighton lay out WSL stadium plans to become ‘pioneers’ in women’s game The men’s Amex Stadium holds just over 31,000 but the club aim to build a purpose-built women’s ground The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023
'I am going to speak' – Mikel Arteta will not stop sharing views on referees Mikel Arteta insists he will continue to speak freely on refereeing decisions despite being handed a Football Association charge. The National (Scotland) · Nov 24, 2023
Mikel Arteta vows to maintain referee stance despite FA charge The Gunners boss labelled VAR’s decision to not overturn Anthony Gordon’s 64th minute winner ‘an absolute disgrace’ The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023
Arsenal: Mikel Arteta vows to keep calling out VAR mistakes despite FA charge The manager faces the threat of a touchline ban but feels he must be "authentic" to be a "leader" Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2023
I am going to speak – Mikel Arteta will not stop sharing views on referees The Gunners boss labelled VAR’s decision to not overturn Anthony Gordon’s 64th minute winner “an absolute disgrace”. The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023
The FA Set To Give Stronger Punishments To Premier League Managers That Speak Negatively Of Referees Recent comments by Premier League bosses, Mikel Arteta and Roberto De Zerbi, have brought greater attention to how referees are spoken of and treated. International Business Times UK · Nov 23, 2023
Luton fined after homophobic chanting from fans The club admitted an FA charge in relation to their 12 August fixture against Brighton The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023
A paean to those heady days of four back-to-back World Cup matches In today’s Football Daily: A lament for the HRWC, plus a nice touch The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023
Adobe brings exciting creativity tools to the Women’s FA Cup The new partnership marks a fresh era of engagement. Creative Bloq · Nov 23, 2023
English FA council member resigns after inappropriate social media post on war in Gaza A council member at the English Football Association who made an inappropriate post regarding the war in Gaza has resigned from his position The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023
FA council member resigns after ‘Hitler proud of Netanyahu’ post Wasim Haq has resigned as a member of the Football Association council after saying ‘Adolf Hitler would be proud of Benjamin Netanyahu’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023
‘Grass ceiling’ facing black footballers highlighted by new diversity data Data published earlier this year found black players make up 43 per cent of those active in the Premier League. The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023
FA’s decision not to light Wembley arch branded ‘antisemitic’ by Tory MP Conservative former minister Sir Michael Ellis said the FA ‘seem to regret every death and injustice, apart from the death of Jews’. Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2023
FA investigating Jermain Defoe's 2008 transfer from Tottenham to Portsmouth The Football Association (FA) has confirmed it is looking into allegations that Tottenham breached transfer rules when they sold Jermain Defoe to Portsmouth in 2008. Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2023
Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2023 Wembley arch will no longer be lit for political or social issues after Israel-Hamas war issue New guidelines set out as lighting London landmark for certain events will still take place
The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023 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 Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023 No 10 accuses FA of ‘equivocating’ on terrorism by opting to stop lighting arch The FA is to stop lighting the Wembley arch in support of humanitarian causes after criticism of its decision not to commemorate the Hamas attack on Israel
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.
AAP · Nov 23, 2023 Victory boss uncertain on availability of Olyroos pair Victory coach Tony Popovic is uncertain how much Ryan Teague and Nishan Velupillay can play against Macarthur FC after a tight turnaround from Olyroos duty.
The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023 New sponsor to help 460 clubs in Women’s FA Cup market themselves with AI app Baroness Sue Campbell hopes it can help attendances grow at smaller clubs.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023 Lionel Messi, harder men and an historic night of woe for Brazil In today’s Football Daily: Argentina, Brazil and love at last for Harry Maguire
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023 Barnsley expelled from FA Cup after fielding ineligible player in Horsham replay The Tykes have apologised to fans for the “regrettable” but “unintentional” error.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 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 Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023 Barnsley kicked out of FA Cup over rule violation The Tykes beat Horsham after a replay in the First Round Proper, but after fielding an ineligible player, the non league side now advances to play Sutton United in the second round
The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023 Barnsley kicked out of FA Cup for ineligible player as Horsham reinstated Barnsley have been kicked out of this season’s FA Cup for fielding an ineligible player in their first-round replay win at Horsham