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Euro: Demiral banned for two games; Bellingham fined

Euro: Demiral banned for two games; Bellingham fined

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

In the latest of a slew of sanctions against participating countries for fan misbehaviour, UEFA also fined the English Football Association 10,000 euros for crowd disturbances and 1,000 euros for lighting of fireworks during the Slovakia game.

Fan banned after 'profound and distressing' actions during FA Cup final

Fan banned after 'profound and distressing' actions during FA Cup final

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

A fan who wore an offensive football shirt referencing the Hillsborough disaster to the FA Cup final has been banned from attending football games for four years.

EPL 2024-25: Can Arsenal finally end City's dominance?

EPL 2024-25: Can Arsenal finally end City's dominance?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Arsenal took the race to the final day last season and are strongly tipped to end Manchester City's dominance this time.

UK and Ireland to host Euro 2028

UK and Ireland to host Euro 2028

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Euro 2028 will be the largest major sporting event the UK and Ireland have jointly staged. It will be held in 10 stadia, including Wembley in London, the National Stadium of Wales in Cardiff, Hampden Park in Glasgow and Dublin's Aviva Stadium.

Europa PIX: Manchester United lose to Sociedad, Arsenal win

Europa PIX: Manchester United lose to Sociedad, Arsenal win

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Manchester United kicked off their Europa League campaign poorly, losing 0-1 at home to Real Sociedad, while Arsenal's new signing Marquinhos scored in a 2-1 win at FC Zurich on Thursday.

COVID-19 impact: English FA cuts 124 jobs

COVID-19 impact: English FA cuts 124 jobs

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

The FA said 42 positions were already vacant before the COVID-19 crisis while they are proposing to remove a further 82 roles from the organisation.

EPL Extras: Liverpool's Sturridge charged by FA for betting

EPL Extras: Liverpool's Sturridge charged by FA for betting

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

FA rules prohibit players and coaches from betting on any football activity or providing non-public information to any other person that is then used for betting.

Man City's Aguero gets four-match ban for violent conduct

Man City's Aguero gets four-match ban for violent conduct

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will serve a four-match ban for violent conduct, the English Football Association (FA) said.

FA to probe ref Clattenburg following Chelsea complaint

FA to probe ref Clattenburg following Chelsea complaint

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

The English Football Association has launched an investigation after Chelsea accused referee Mark Clattenburg of using 'inappropriate language' towards two of their players in Sunday's defeat by Manchester United.

Liverpool's Reina says Suarez biting ban is 'absurd'

Liverpool's Reina says Suarez biting ban is 'absurd'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina said the 10-match ban given to his team mate Luis Suarez for biting an opponent was 'absurd' and 'excessive'.

English FA rules out British men's team at Rio Olympics

English FA rules out British men's team at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Britain will not enter a men's football team for the Rio Olympic Games in 2016, English Football Association General Secretary Alex Horne said on Tuesday.

FA reject Terry claim of forcing his retirement

FA reject Terry claim of forcing his retirement

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

The English Football Association (FA) have rejected Chelsea defender John Terry's claims that an investigation into his alleged racial abuse of an opponent during a Premier League match last year had forced him to retire from England duty.

FA faces 'worst-case scenario' of 300 million pounds deficit

FA faces 'worst-case scenario' of 300 million pounds deficit

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The English Football Association (FA) plans to slash its annual budget by 75 million pounds ($93.20 million) to tackle a possible deficit of 300 million pounds over the next four years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Former United manager Sexton dies at 82

Former United manager Sexton dies at 82

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Former Manchester United and Chelsea manager Dave Sexton has died aged 82, the English Football Association said in a statement on Sunday.

Gerrard facing scan as he waits for 100th cap

Gerrard facing scan as he waits for 100th cap

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

Steven Gerrard will become the sixth Englishman to win 100 caps if, as the English Football Association expects, he is passed fit after a scan on his knee to play against Sweden in Wednesday's friendly.

England-Netherlands friendly victim of UK riots

England-Netherlands friendly victim of UK riots

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

England have cancelled Wednesday's international soccer friendly with the Netherlands at Wembley on police advice as forces focus on dealing with rioting and looting in the capital.

Cole free for England after apology to FA boss

Cole free for England after apology to FA boss

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has apologised to English Football Association chairman David Bernstein for a Twitter insult he aimed at the FA last week and is free to play for England against San Marino on Friday.

FIFA approves poppies on armbands for England team

FIFA approves poppies on armbands for England team

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

FIFA has agreed to let the England team wear embroidered poppies on their black armbands to mark Remembrance Day during Saturday's friendly against Spain, the English Football Association (FA) said on Wednesday.

Ref lets off Costa for kicking Skrtel during EPL match

Ref lets off Costa for kicking Skrtel during EPL match

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Chelsea striker Diego Costa has avoided disciplinary action after appearing to kick out at Liverpool's Martin Skrtel in Saturday's 3-1 defeat, according to English Football Association sources.

FA charge Manchester City's Adebayor

FA charge Manchester City's Adebayor

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has been charged with violent and improper conduct during Saturday's 4-2 Premier League win over visitors Arsenal, the English Football Association.

Robinson quits England despite friendly call-up

Robinson quits England despite friendly call-up

Rediff.com8 Aug 2010

Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Paul Robinson has withdrawn from the England squad to face Hungary and retired from international soccer, the English Football Association (FA) said on Sunday.

Rooney out of England's final qualifier

Rooney out of England's final qualifier

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

England striker Wayne Rooney will miss the team's final World Cup qualifier against Belarus due to a calf injury, the English Football Association said on Sunday.

FA to investigate Adebayor conduct

FA to investigate Adebayor conduct

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

The English Football Association will investigate Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor's conduct during Saturday's 4-2 Premier League win over Arsenal.

Capello to speak to English FA over his future

Capello to speak to English FA over his future

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Fabio Capello is to seek reassurances from the English Football Association that they want him to remain as England coach after his team's humiliating exit from the World Cup after a poor campaign Sunday.

FA charge West Ham and Millwall

FA charge West Ham and Millwall

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

West Ham United and Millwall have been charged by the English Football Association (FA) following serious crowd trouble at last month's League Cup match.

Adebayor gets three-match ban

Adebayor gets three-match ban

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor was handed a three-match ban for violent conduct by the English Football Association on Thursday.

Meet the new England manager

Meet the new England manager

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

The English FA approved the appointment of Fabio Capello as the new England football manager.

Racism has no place in football or just in general, says Bolt

Racism has no place in football or just in general, says Bolt

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt said he hopes American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson can "refocus" and get back on the track after she completes a one-month ban following a positive test for cannabis.

FIFA refers Tevez dispute to CAS

FIFA refers Tevez dispute to CAS

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

The world governing body FIFA has referred the proposed transfer of Carlos Tevez from West Ham United to Manchester United to the Lausanne-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

FAs charged over Zagreb match

FAs charged over Zagreb match

Rediff.com25 Oct 2006

England escape to draw against Czech

England escape to draw against Czech

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

England were lucky to escape with a 2-2 draw against Czech Republic thanks to a stoppage-time equaliser from Joe Cole in a friendly at Wembley.

Arsenal, Chelsea charged for brawl

Arsenal, Chelsea charged for brawl

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

The English FA charged Arsenal and Chelsea with misconduct for the mass brawl in Sunday's League Cup final.

FA to investigate bribery claims

FA to investigate bribery claims

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

The English Football Association (FA) said on Friday it will investigate allegations that a former Premier League player accepted a 50,000 pounds bribe to help throw a game.

FA tackles corruption issue

FA tackles corruption issue

Rediff.com30 Sep 2006

Football Briefs: Derby manager Lampard fined after being sent off

Football Briefs: Derby manager Lampard fined after being sent off

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

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Blatter will not see out term of office says FA's Dyke

Blatter will not see out term of office says FA's Dyke

Rediff.com30 May 2015

FIFA president Sepp Blatter will not see out his latest term of office following his re-election on Friday because he will be forced to resign, English Football Association chairman Greg Dyke told reporters on Saturday.

Rooney charged with violent conduct

Rooney charged with violent conduct

Rediff.com30 Dec 2004

The Manchester United striker was charged with violent conduct on Wednesday following his clash with Bolton Wanderers defender Tal Ben Haim.

Ferguson defends Rooney

Ferguson defends Rooney

Rediff.com28 Dec 2004

Television pictures captured Rooney pushing his hand into Bolton Wanderers defender Ben Haim's face in the first half of their Premier League match.

FIFA bans Mutu worldwide

FIFA bans Mutu worldwide

Rediff.com13 Nov 2004

FIFA has extended the seven-month ban on ex-Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu for drug abuse worldwide.

Mutu banned for seven months

Mutu banned for seven months

Rediff.com4 Nov 2004