England's World Cup team has settled into their Kansas City base, Swope Soccer Village, with robust security measures and exclusive hotel accommodation. Despite initial concerns about openness and a minor kit theft, the team feels secure and welcomed by enthusiastic locals.
The Women's Super League and West Ham United women's team were reportedly unaware of restrictions placed on major shareholder David Sullivan's interaction with the team due to a safeguarding investigation opened in 2023. Seven women have accused the 77-year-old of predatory behavior, which he denies.
An alliance of 52 Women's National League clubs has written to the FA opposing plans to add Women's Super League academy sides to the third tier, demanding a vote on the matter due to concerns over the consultation process and potential impact on established teams.
West Ham shareholder David Sullivan resigned as director and co-chair after allegations of abusing power and preying on women for sex surfaced. He denies claims dating back to the 1980s and 90s, calling a safeguarding investigation a "negotiated and temporary agreement" related to an alleged 1981 event that "never happened".
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has been banned from contacting the club's women's and youth teams for three years due to safeguarding concerns following an FA investigation into allegations of misconduct. Sullivan denies the claims, calling them "factually incorrect" and "decades-old".
FIFA is expanding its AI-powered social media protection service to reduce abusive messages for teams and players at the 2026 World Cup, with several Premier League clubs already utilizing similar technology to filter out racist, homophobic, and misogynist content.
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert has apologized for orchestrating the "Spygate" scandal, which led to the club being removed from Championship playoff contention. Owner Dragan Solak expressed full support for Eckert, aiming for Premier League promotion.
Southampton's head coach Tonda Eckert has apologized for orchestrating a spying scandal that led to the club's exclusion from the Championship playoff final. Owner Dragan Solak, however, expressed full support for Eckert, aiming for Premier League promotion next season.
New documents reveal Southampton's head coach, Tonda Eckert, initiated a practice of spying on rival teams. An intern was tasked with recording training sessions, with assurances that the "manager loved it." The club was expelled from playoffs after spying on Oxford United, Ipswich, and Middlesbrough.
The FA is concerned about privacy at England's World Cup training ground in Kansas City and plans to install protective fences to prevent rivals from spying on team sessions, following the 'spygate' scandal.
The FA Women's National League board has approved a proposal allowing four WSL academy sides to join the third tier from 2027. The plan, aimed at improving player development, faces mixed reactions from clubs.
Thomas Tuchel will announce his England squad for the World Cup on Friday, with a focus on consistency and a blend of youth and experience. Harry Maguire has been excluded, while the fitness of key players like John Stones and Reece James is a concern. Ivan Toney is the expected wildcard inclusion.
Southampton admitted spying on three Championship clubs and have been expelled from the play-offs, deducted four points, and had their appeal dismissed. The FA is now investigating individuals involved.
Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa has described Prince William's compliment of calling him a "Rolls-Royce" as the greatest of his career. Konsa expressed gratitude for the royal's support as Villa prepare for the Europa League final.
Football Club coach Chancy Cooke has been sacked after the team finished last in Hong Kong's top flight. However, the club may still be granted a reprieve by city officials and the HKFA, potentially avoiding relegation for a second consecutive season.
Over 70 parents accuse James 'Jay' Austin, owner of girls' football club Red Star Lionesses, of fraudulently taking over £28,000 for non-existent tournaments, kits, and sessions with Women's Super League players. Austin, with two prior fraud convictions, denies all allegations, citing a civil matter. Investigations by Greater Manchester police and the Football Association are underway.
Manchester United's Under-18 coach Darren Fletcher criticizes the Football Association for the handling of the Youth Cup final, feeling Manchester City 'took over' the event, and expresses dissatisfaction with the location and post-match proceedings.
The Football Association used data analysis to identify Thomas Tuchel as the top candidate to succeed Gareth Southgate, emphasizing his proven track record, tactical flexibility, and ability to develop players.
Former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr is one of 39 signatories of an open letter calling on the Football Association of Ireland to boycott Nations League fixtures against Israel.
Former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr is one of 39 signatories of an open letter calling on the Football Association of Ireland to boycott Nations League fixtures against Israel.
Former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr is one of 39 signatories of an open letter calling on the Football Association of Ireland to boycott Nations League fixtures against Israel.
Federations have concerns over men’s World Cup modelFA works with Uefa to freeze ticket prices for Euro 2028The Football Association and US Soccer Federation have joined forces to lobby Fifa to alter its proposed organisational model for the 2031 and 2035 Women’s World Cups.Both federations are understood to be seeking more local control after concerns that have arisen over the organisation of this summer’s men’s World Cup, particularly regarding the cost of tickets and financial disputes with some US state and city authorities. Continue reading...
Hong Kong will have an immediate opportunity to climb into the top tier of the Fifa Asean Cup this year, according to a report from Southeast Asia. News emerged last week that Hong Kong would compete as hosts in Division 2 of the inaugural tournament, although no confirmation was forthcoming from the Football Association of Hong Kong, China (HKFA), Fifa nor the Asean Football Federation. It has been said in a Vietnamese publication that the city team, currently No 155 in the Fifa global...
Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk has appealed his reported four-year doping ban to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the FA found traces of meldonium in his system. The 25-year-old has not played since failing a drugs test in November 2024 while on international duty with Ukraine. If successful, he could return to football next year rather than waiting until December 2028.
