The Football Association (FA)
Football agents call for seat on FA Council
The English Association of Football Agents (AFA) has asked to meet Football Association (FA) chairman Greg Dyke to discuss a possible seat on the FA Council, ahead of FIFA’s planned agency regulation changes.
FIFA close to Qatar 2022 deal with EPL
FIFA secretary-general Jerome Valcke says the body is close to reaching an agreement with the English Premier League (EPL) for the 2022 World Cup to be switched to November and December, adding that an April/May calendar slot in Qatar would still be too hot.
St. George’s Park receives FIFA accreditation
The sports medical centre at St. George’s Park has become the first in England to receive the coveted FIFA F Marc accreditation, joining 36 elite medical facilities across the globe as a FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence.
MLS hires former FA head as vice-president
Major League Soccer (MLS) has appointed the English Football Association (FA)’s security head Ray Whitworth vice-president of operations and security.
EPL plays part in £102m grassroots fund
The English Premier League (EPL), the Football Association (FA) and government sport funding body Sport England have equally funded a £102 million grassroots project.
English FA withdraws Euro 2020 bid – report
The English Football Association (FA) has reportedly backed out of its bid to host the UEFA Euro 2020 semi-finals and final, following Turkey’s bid for the fixtures today.
FA chairman to open Leaders in Football
The English Football Association (FA) chairman Greg Dyke is to deliver the opening speech at this year’s Leaders in Football conference.
Sponsorship Strategy: International Packages from the English FA
The English Football Association plans to increase its annual sponsorship revenue of around £35m (€41.6m/$55.5m) by selling newly-created global and territory-specific international sponsorship packages in its next four-year rights cycle.
FA close to Hawk-Eye deal
The English Football Association (FA) is reportedly close to completing a deal with goal-line technology provider Hawk-Eye to be installed at Wembley Stadium ahead of next month’s Community Shield match.
Belles denied Women’s Super League entry
The English Football Association (FA) has confirmed that women’s football side Doncaster Rovers Belles has been unsuccessful in its appeal to retain a place in the Women’s Super League 1 (WSL1).
Dave Richards linked with Championship role
Outgoing English Premier League chairman Sir Dave Richards has been linked with the chairmanship at Championship side Leicester City.
Former United director slams FA disciplinary system
Former Manchester United director Maurice Watkins has voiced his concerns over the English Football Association’s disciplinary system.
United given lion’s share of Community Shield seats
Manchester United has been given more than double of the ticket allocation for this year’s Community Shield fixture at Wembley Stadium than opponents Wigan Athletic.
Tottenham’s Townsend handed four-month ban
Tottenham Hotspur footballer Andros Townsend has been handed a four-month ban and £18,000 fine, following an independent regulatory commission hearing into breaching betting regulations.