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Football Association

Also known as: Korea Football Association · South Korea's football association

Football Association — governing body that regulates English football, resolving doping appeals and investigating rule breaches.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    He was cleared on Friday to resume his career after the Football Association and the World Anti-Doping Agency "resolved his appeal".

    Alonso welcomes Mudryk's Chelsea return after doping ban
  3. Citizen Digital

    English football's Football Association (FA) said there should be "a full and robust review of FIFA's leadership and governance to ensure that the global game is run transparently".

    UEFA, CONCACAF target Infantino after FIFA shelve World Cup private investment plan
  4. The Standard

    He was cleared on Friday to resume his career after the Football Association and the World Anti-Doping Agency "resolved his appeal"."We are happy, especially for him, because we are not able to understand what he has been through in this time and how he feels at the moment," Alon

    Alonso welcomes Mudryk's Chelsea return after doping ban
  5. Citizen Digital

    Premier League - Manchester United v Chelsea - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - November 3, 2024 Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk REUTERS/Molly Darlington/File Photo Audio By Vocalize Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been cleared to resume his career after the Football Association

    Chelsea's Mudryk cleared to play after doping ban appeal
  6. July 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize Chelsea were fined £10 million ($13.4 million) and given a suspended two-window transfer ban on Friday after an appeal hearing into sanctions imposed for multiple breaches of Football Association rules.

    Chelsea fined £10mn, handed suspended transfer ban for breaching agent rules
  8. Citizen Digital

    r World Cup flop By AFP July 30, 2026 01:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former South Korean men's national team head coach Hong Myung-bo takes his oath during a hearing on the Korea Football Association

    South Korea coach Hong grilled by MPs over World Cup flop
  9. The Standard

    Rest in peace, Kevin."The Football Association, posting on the official England X account, said it was "incredibly saddened" by Keegan's death.

    Giant of the game: Liverpool and England legend Keegan dies aged 75
  10. Citizen Digital

    Despite the manner of England's defeat, Tuchel is understood to retain the backing of the Football Association, who appointed him in October 2024 to succeed Gareth Southgate.

    Will Tuchel have to rebuild trust after England World Cup exit?
  11. Citizen Digital

    Despite the manner of England's defeat, Tuchel is understood to retain the backing of the Football Association, who appointed him in October 2024 to succeed Gareth Southgate.

    Will Tuchel have to rebuild trust after England World Cup exit?
  12. June 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    Eckert is not yet totally out of the woods as the Football Association (FA) has launched a probe into the affair and could still charge him -- meaning he may face a ban if found guilty.

    Southampton coach Eckert takes blame for 'spygate'

Yesterday

  1. Alonso welcomes Mudryk back after doping ban appeal cleared

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said Mykhailo Mudryk will be welcomed when he rejoins the club this week, following the Football Association and World Anti-Doping Agency's resolution of his appeal against a four-year doping suspension. Mudryk was suspended after failing a 2024 drug test revealing a low concentration of meldonium.

    17 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. UEFA, CONCACAF criticize Infantino after FIFA scraps World Cup investment plan

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino came under fire from continental governing bodies after withdrawing a plan to allow private investment in the World Cup. UEFA said Infantino had lost their confidence through a "shabby, back room, opaque deal," while CONCACAF called for "a comprehensive reckoning with this presidency" and criticized his "poor governance and leadership."

    23 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  3. Mudryk cleared after doping appeal, rejoins Chelsea in Hong Kong

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk, cleared on Friday after winning his appeal against a four-year doping ban for testing positive for meldonium, will rejoin the club this week in Hong Kong for their pre-season tour, though his reintegration will be a slow process.

    2 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 1 August

  1. Chelsea's Mudryk cleared to play after doping ban appeal

    Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been cleared to resume his career after the Football Association and World Anti-Doping Agency resolved his appeal against a ban for failing a 2024 doping test. Changes to WADA procedures mean that the concentration of meldonium found in his sample would not now trigger anti-doping charges.

    1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 31 July

  1. Chelsea fined £10m, given suspended transfer ban

    Chelsea was fined £10 million and handed a suspended two-window transfer ban following an appeal hearing into sanctions for multiple breaches of Football Association rules covering agents, intermediaries, and third-party player investment. The club had admitted to 74 breaches of FA regulations; the suspended transfer ban replaced an initial suspended six-point deduction.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 July

  1. South Korea coach appears before parliament over World Cup failure

    Former South Korea men's national team coach Hong Myung-bo told lawmakers he took "full responsibility" for the team's failure to advance from the group stage at the 2026 World Cup, after resigning following their elimination by South Africa. Hong appeared at a parliamentary hearing on the Korea Football Association while facing criticism from fans and pundits.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Liverpool and England legend Kevin Keegan dies at 75

    Kevin Keegan, a former Liverpool and England star regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation and a double Ballon d'Or winner, has died aged 75 after battling stage four cancer. He was a celebrated player and manager, including a period reviving Newcastle.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 17 July

  1. England lose World Cup semi-final to Argentina under Tuchel

    England's head coach Thomas Tuchel faced heavy criticism for defensive substitutions after a 2-1 semi-final loss to Argentina in Atlanta, with late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez overturning Anthony Gordon's opening goal. Tuchel is now looking ahead to a home Euros in 2028, but questions remain over whether he will need to rebuild trust with his players.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Tuchel faces criticism after England's World Cup semi-final loss

    England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday, with Thomas Tuchel criticized for defensive substitutions that allowed Argentina to take control. Tuchel is looking ahead to a home Euros in 2028.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Southampton coach apologizes for orchestrating spying scandal

    Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert apologized for organizing the spying of a Middlesbrough training session, saying he is responsible for everything that has happened. The club was thrown out of the Championship play-offs after admitting to sending a young intern to spy on Boro, and the English Football League found the act "deplorable."

    2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 29 May

  1. South Korea football chief resigns after 13-year tenure

    South Korea Football Association president Chung Mong-gyu announced he will quit after the World Cup, citing his "lack of virtue" following criticism over his 13-year tenure, including controversies around attempts to pardon match-fixing players and the hiring of Jurgen Klinsmann as national team coach.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 22 May

  1. Pep Guardiola departs Manchester City after decade

    Manchester City announced Friday that manager Pep Guardiola will leave the club after the final game of the season, a year before his contract ends. The 55-year-old Catalan coach leaves having collected 20 trophies in 10 years, including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League trophy in 2023.

    22 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 21 May

  1. FA investigates Southampton over training-session spying scandal

    The Football Association is investigating Southampton after the club admitted observing Middlesbrough's training session during semi-final play-offs, as well as two other similar incidents during the season. An independent disciplinary commission expelled Southampton from the Championship play-off final, docked the club four points for next season, and the club's appeal was dismissed.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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