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sports26 days ago

FA demands FIFA transparency on Balogun ban and World Cup sell-off

The Football Association has formally demanded that FIFA president Gianni Infantino release documents regarding the suspended ban of US forward Hugo Balogun and the cancelled Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) plan. This move follows a period of intense scrutiny where Infantino faced accusations of political interference and deception from major football confederations. While Infantino retains support from African, South American, and Oceanian bodies, European and Asian associations have withdrawn their backing, leading to a governance crisis that will be addressed at the upcoming FIFA Council meeting.

via BBC|

#fifa #football-association #gianni-infantino

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup Bid Faces Controversy and Criticism

The Football Association (FA) is expected to support Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup, despite concerns over the country's human rights record. The FA's backing will be confirmed at a FIFA Congress, where the 2030 World Cup is also set to be awarded to Spain, Morocco, and Portugal, with early matches in South America. The decision is controversial, with some federations like Norway abstaining due to governance concerns, while Germany has decided to support both bids after careful consideration.

via BBC.com|

#fifa #football-association #human-rights

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Tottenham's Bentancur Receives Seven-Match Ban for Racist Remark

Tottenham Hotspur's Rodrigo Bentancur has been suspended for seven matches and fined £100,000 by the FA for breaching FA Rule E3, involving improper conduct and potentially racially charged language in a media interview. His suspension starts on November 23, affecting six Premier League games and an EFL Cup match, but he remains eligible for UEFA Europa League fixtures.

via Premier League|

#fa-suspension #football-association #premier-league

sports2 years ago•11 min saved

Gareth Southgate Resigns as England Manager After Euro Defeat

Gareth Southgate has resigned as England manager, stating it's time for a change. His tenure is widely praised for uniting the nation and improving the team's performance. Speculation on his successor includes names like Graham Potter, Mauricio Pochettino, and Eddie Howe. Southgate's leadership and character have been lauded by various figures, including Prince William and former players.

via BBC.com|

#england-manager #football-association #gareth-southgate

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Gareth Southgate Resigns as England Manager After Euro 2024 Defeat

Gareth Southgate has resigned as England's soccer manager after an eight-year tenure, following a loss in the Euro 2024 final. Southgate, who led England to the semifinals of the 2018 World Cup and two consecutive European Championship finals, announced his departure in a letter, marking the end of a successful and transformative period for the team.

via The New York Times|

#england-soccer #euro-2024 #football-association

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

West Ham's Lucas Paquetá Faces Career Threat Over Betting Charges

West Ham United's Lucas Paqueta faces misconduct charges from the FA for allegedly getting booked deliberately to influence the betting market. Paqueta denies the allegations and plans to defend himself. The charges relate to yellow cards received in matches against Leicester City, Aston Villa, Leeds United, and Bournemouth.

via The New York Times|

#betting-charges #football-association #lucas-paqueta

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Newcastle's Tonali Charged by FA for Alleged Betting Breaches"

Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association for alleged breaches of betting rules, with the charge covering bets placed on football matches between August and October 2023. Tonali is already serving a 10-month ban for previous gambling offenses and has until April 5, 2024, to respond to the latest charge. The player's agent has previously cited a "gambling illness" as a factor in Tonali's behavior, and Newcastle United has expressed full support for him during the ongoing investigation.

via The Athletic|

#betting-rules #football-association #misconduct

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

"UEFA President Ceferin Stands Firm on Term Limits Amid Controversy"

The Football Association stood alone in voting against a controversial reform at the UEFA congress, which would have allowed president Aleksander Čeferin to run for an unprecedented fourth term. Despite the FA's opposition, the reform passed with overwhelming support from other member states. Čeferin later announced that he had decided not to run for another term, citing the need for fresh leadership and time with his family. The reform was part of a wider package that included increasing the number of women on UEFA's executive committee and clarifying consequences for potential breakaway competitions. The vote is seen as a rare breaking from ranks within UEFA, and comes amid ongoing disquiet within the governing body.

via The Mirror|

#aleksander-ceferin #financial-fair-play #football-association

sports3 years ago•3 min saved

FA Firmly Rejects USWNT's Pursuit of Sarina Wiegman

The Football Association (FA) has stated that it will reject any offers for Sarina Wiegman, the manager of the England women's national football team, amid speculation that she could be a potential candidate to replace Vlatko Andonovski as the head coach of the US women's national team. The FA is committed to keeping Wiegman, who is contracted until 2025, and believes she is doing a great job. Discussions regarding her contract will take place after the World Cup. The FA also expressed its support for Wiegman's potential future in the men's game and emphasized the need for gender equality in coaching positions.

via The Guardian|

#football-association #lionesses #sarina-wiegman

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

Ivan Toney receives eight-month ban for betting breaches.

Ivan Toney, the star striker for Brentford, has been suspended from soccer for eight months and fined £50,000 ($62,407) due to “breaches of The FA’s Betting Rules,” according to England’s Football Association. Toney was charged with 262 breaches of FA Rule E8 in total between 25 February 2017 and 23 January 2021. Toney will miss Brentford’s upcoming matches and can return to training only with the Bees for the final four months of his suspension starting September 17.

via CNN|

#betting-rules #brentford #football-association

sports3 years ago•3 min saved

Brentford's Ivan Toney receives eight-month ban for betting violations.

Ivan Toney, the Brentford and England striker, has been banned from football for eight months and fined £50,000 by the Football Association (FA) over 232 betting breaches. Toney will not be able to play for his club or country until his suspension comes to an end on January 16, 2024. The 27-year-old is also not allowed to train until September. Toney responded in a statement saying he is focussed on “returning to play the game I love next season”.

via The Athletic|

#betting-offences #brentford #football-association

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

FA charges Liverpool's Klopp for outburst at referee.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been charged by the Football Association (FA) for his comments about referee Paul Tierney after his side's 4-3 win over Tottenham. Klopp suggested Tierney had a vendetta against Liverpool and implied bias, questioning the integrity of the referee. The FA alleges Klopp's comments constitute improper conduct, are personal/offensive, and bring the game into disrepute. Klopp has until May 5 to respond to the charge.

via The Athletic|

#football-association #jurgen-klopp #premier-league

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

Klopp's Referee Interactions: Insights and Controversies.

Jürgen Klopp admits referee Paul Tierney is not biased against Liverpool and regrets his touchline conduct during their win against Tottenham. The Football Association has charged Klopp with improper conduct for questioning Tierney's integrity and alleging he spoke inappropriately when showing Klopp a yellow card. Klopp could face an increased punishment as he has been warned over his touchline behavior previously. Klopp admits he is disappointed at detracting from Liverpool's victory with his reaction and regrets creating unnecessary headlines.

via The Guardian|

#football-association #jurgen-klopp #liverpool

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

Referees under investigation for alleged elbow incident during football match.

The assistant referee who appeared to elbow Liverpool’s Andy Robertson during a Premier League game on Sunday will not be involved in any matches while the Football Association investigates the incident. Video replays appeared to show Robertson brushing past Constantine Hatzidakis who responded by lifting his elbow, which hit the player. The incident during the break was one of many flashpoints in a chaotic game at Anfield which eventually finished in a 2-2 draw.

via CNN|

#andy-robertson #constantine-hatzidakis #football-association