The Football Association

Governing body of association football in England

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The Football Association is the governing body of association football in England and the Crown Dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. Formed in 1863, it is the oldest football association in the world and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the amateur and professional game in its territory.

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FA investigating Hannibal's claim of racial abuse The Football Association is investigating a report of an alleged racist remark made towards Hannibal Mejbri during Preston's game with Burnley. BBC Sport - Published on February 17, 2025
Everton, Liverpool and Slot charged after derby melee Everton, Liverpool and Arne Slot are charged by the Football Association after incidents at the end of Wednesday's Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. BBC Sport - Published on February 14, 2025
Arsenal charged over players' reaction to red card Arsenal are charged by the Football Association after players surrounded referee Michael Oliver during their 1-0 win against Wolves at Molineux Stadium last weekend. BBC Sport - Published on January 30, 2025

Welsh EFL clubs seek FA approval for Europe plan The FAW seeks approval from the FA for plans for Wales' EFL clubs to enter the Welsh League Cup and compete for a place in Europe. BBC Sport - Published on January 13, 2025
Newcastle and Villa charged over '20-man half-time melee' Newcastle United and Aston Villa have been charged by the FA after a 'half-time melee' during the side's Premier League encounter on Boxing Day. BBC Sport - Published on January 9, 2025
Villa striker Duran charged over red card reaction Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran is charged with improper conduct by the FA after his angry reaction to being sent off at Newcastle. BBC Sport - Published on December 31, 2024

Wolves striker Cunha banned for two games Wolves forward Matheus Cunha is banned for two games by the Football Association following his clash with Ipswich security last month. BBC Sport - Published on December 31, 2024
Wolves striker Cunha charged with misconduct by FA Matheus Cunha is charged with misconduct by the Football Association following Wolves' 2-1 defeat by Ipswich on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on December 17, 2024
Spurs' Bentancur loses appeal over seven-match ban Tottenham's Rodrigo Bentancur will serve the final two matches of his seven-match ban after the FA dismisses his appeal. BBC Sport - Published on December 17, 2024
Premier League footballer has 'adverse finding' in routine drug test, Chelsea say The Football Association has notified Mykhailo Mudryk of "an adverse finding in a routine urine test", his club Chelsea have announced. Sky News - Published on December 17, 2024

FA defends decision to back Saudi World Cup bid Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt tells BBC Radio 5 Live it "wasn't a difficult decision" to back Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 men's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on December 13, 2024
Baroness Campbell to be new England Netball chair England Netball appoints Baroness Campbell, who retired from her role with the FA at the start of November, as its new chair. BBC Sport - Published on December 12, 2024
FA set to back Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid The FA is set to back Saudi Arabia's controversial bid to host the 2034 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on December 11, 2024	FA still to decide on endorsing Saudi World Cup bid The Football Association is still to decide whether it will officially endorse Saudi Arabia's 2034 men's World Cup bid at next week's virtual Fifa Congress. BBC Sport - Published on December 6, 2024
How rigid should football's rules be on expressions of religion? Three weeks before Christmas, the Football Association (FA) could have to sanction a player's devotion to Jesus. Sky News - Published on December 3, 2024