The Latest Breaking News from the Football Association

Lucas Paquetá plans legal claim against FA for more than £1m after spot-fixing acquittal

West Ham’s Lucas Paquetá is planning to launch a legal claim for more than £1m in costs against the FA after the publication of the regulatory commission’s report

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2025

Lucas Pacqueta could sue Football Association for loss of earnings

The Brazilian was cleared of four spot-fixing charges by an independent commission.

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025

Grassroots football will trial cooling-off periods to tackle rise in bad behaviour

Selected leagues in grassroots football will use cooling-off periods in effort to contain bad behaviour

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2025

FA issue England manager warning ahead of Euros final

The Football Association (FA) is determined to retain Sarina Wiegman as England manager, with chief executive Mark Bullingham stating she is "not for sale" at any price.

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

England players want stronger action from FA over racist abuse of Jess Carter

The Lionesses want more from the game’s authorities, including the Football Association, with some in the squad advocating for a boycott of social media

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2025

Soccer ban sparks fears of widening trans exclusion in the UK

The decision by Britain's highest court to define a woman as someone born biologically female has disrupted soccer for transgender women

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca breaks silence on Mykhailo Mudryk following doping charges

Mudryk is facing a lengthy ban after the FA announced on Friday it had charged the player

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025

Mykhailo Mudryk: Enzo Maresca confirms Chelsea response to doping charge

The winger has been charged by the Football Association

Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2025

Thursday’s briefing: Mudryk charged and Real held on Alexander-Arnold debut

The 24-year-old Chelsea forward has not played since December after being provisionally suspended.

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk charged by FA over doping

Mudryk has not played since being handed a provisional suspension in December after he returned a positive test.

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025