The Latest Breaking News from FA

Decision not to light up Wembley for Israel ‘mind-blowing’, says anti-Semitism adviser

Lord Mann says FA missed opportunity to send ‘message of hope’ to Jewish community

Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2023

England vs Australia: Gareth Southgate calls on fringe players to step up in Wembley audition

Three Lions boss to name experimental side against Socceroos

Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2023

Decision not to light up Wembley arch for Israel slammed by antisemitism adviser

Lord John Mann, the Government’s antisemitism adviser, said he found the Football Association’s decision ‘mind-blowing’.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

English Football Association to honor the Israeli and Palestinian victims at Wembley Stadium

The English Football Association says it will pay tribute to the Israeli and Palestinian victims of the war in the Middle East when England hosts Australia in a friendly match at Wembley Stadium

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023

Moment of silence planned for Israel-Palestine victims at England vs Australia - but flags banned

FA announce plans to address conflict amid fear of backlash from both communities

Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2023

FA criticised by Jewish groups over response to Hamas attacks

Leading Jewish groups have hit out at English football’s response to the Hamas attacks in Israel and criticised Football Association’s refusal to light up the Wembley arch in the colours of the Israeli flag

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023

England-Australia friendly to remember victims of Israel-Palestine conflict

The FA came under pressure to illuminate the Wembley arch in the colours of the Israeli flag.

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023

FA confirms plans to remember victims of conflicts in Israel and Palestine at England vs Australia

The FA has emphasised its ‘stand for humanity and an end to the death, violence, fear and suffering’ following Hamas’ attacks on Israel

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023

Uefa express ‘profound sorrow’ over ‘senseless acts of violence’ in Israel

Aleksander Ceferin is the first global football leader to publicly address the ongoing conflict as FA continue talks over how to acknowledge the victims at Wembley on Friday

Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2023

FA will announce plans to honour Israel victims before England friendly

Senior Jewish football executives are understood to have reached out to the FA while Sir Keir Starmer said he wants the Wembley arch in Israel’s colours

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2023