It was with some trepidation I opened the 128-page report from the Review of Women’s Football chaired by the former England international Karen Carney. How would she and her team respond to the many and varied challenges facing the women’s game at what is a critical juncture? The answer in a
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FA backed Aleksander Ceferin for Uefa re-election weeks after Paris final chaos
The Football Association gave official support for Aleksander Ceferin to be re-elected Uefa president and sent a written endorsement just three weeks after Uefa’s catastrophic organisation of the Champions League final in May. Senior FA officials including the chair, Debbie Hewitt, were at the final between Liverpool and Real Madrid
Gareth Southgate feels ‘conflicted’ over England job future after recent lows
Gareth Southgate has dropped a strong hint that he could walk away from the England manager’s job, saying he feels “conflicted” about whether to stay on in light of the various lows of the past 18 months. Southgate remains physically and mentally shattered by his team’s World Cup quarter-final defeat against
For women’s football being aligned with the men’s game comes at a price | Suzanne Wrack
The European Super League saga may, for now, be over but fallout from the shambolic breakaway attempt rumbles on. “As soon as practicable after the start of the men’s competition, a corresponding women’s league will also be launched, helping to advance and develop the women’s game,” the ESL launch statement
FA and EFL condemn Millwall fans for booing as players take a knee
‘We have a long way to go’: Tyrone Mings criticises Greg Clarke’s comments
Tyrone Mings believes generational misunderstanding was no excuse for the comments that brought about Greg Clarke’s resignation as chairman of the Football Association, and that they showed how far there is to go in educating people about appropriate terminology. FA chairman Greg Clarke resigns after 'unacceptable' comments Clarke stepped down after
Greg Clarke’s bid for modern leadership at FA ends with an ignominious exit | David Conn
Greg Clarke began 2020 as a Football Association chairman manoeuvring for modern leadership of the sport, but is ending it having ejected himself from the job for a series of excruciating remarks made in a stale echo of the 1970s. FA chairman Greg Clarke resigns after 'unacceptable' comments His resignation for
Women’s football must escape shackles of the FA if it is to thrive after this crisis | Suzanne Wrack
FA’s burden of proof over racism may need a higher standard | Louise Taylor
Travel may broaden the mind but some trips are definitely not for the faint-hearted. A navigation of the area of the Football Association’s website containing the reasons behind its disciplinary judgments in racism cases opens a window on to an unedifying world and is possibly best left to intrepid explorers. On
FA to assess referee’s report after claims Burnley staff abused Maurizio Sarri
The Football Association will assess the referee Kevin Friend’s match report from Stamford Bridge before deciding whether to investigate claims lodged by Chelsea that Maurizio Sarri was repeatedly called “a shit Italian” by members of Burnley’s backroom staff. Sarri was involved in numerous confrontations with those in the away technical area