The Latest Breaking News from the Football Association

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 · Apr 23

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 · Apr 16

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

The Independent UK · Apr 14

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 · Feb 20

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 · Feb 20

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

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

The Independent UK · Feb 12

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

FourFourTwo · Feb 6

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

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3

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 Conversation · Jan 27

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

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16