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Jake, you are an inspiration to us all and we fully support your decision to be open about this part of yourself.
Football is a game for all, with diversity at its heart, and this is a hugely positive step as we strive to build an inclusive game that we can all be proud of.
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We have sent our deepest condolences to our president, HRH The Duke of Cambridge and the whole of the following the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
We join our nation in mourning her loss.
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Today, the UK and Ireland final bid to host UEFA EURO 2028 has been submitted.
The bid shows how our nations are collaborating to stage an historic football festival for all of Europe and take the tournament to new heights.
#UKIreland2028
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"We are very sad to hear the news of George Cohen’s death today.
"George won 37 caps for England and was vice-captain of our World Cup winning team.
"We would like to pass on our deep condolences to George’s family and friends at this sad time."
- FA Chair Debbie Hewitt
Our President, HRH The Duke of Cambridge, is at tonight as face the Czech Republic at @EURO2020.
Football has the power to bring people together. It is a game for all.
We will continue to show our support to the LGBTQ+ community – during and long beyond this tournament.
The FA will introduce point deductions for teams across the grassroots game from the start of the 2023/24 season if their players or coaches commit repeated offences of serious misconduct.
Thank you for sharing your story with the world, .
Your bravery and courage to come out and share your truth is an inspiration to us all. English football is with you.
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The FA has today announced the launch of England Futsal – a new partnership for the future management of Futsal operations in England.
We're pleased to announce that our board has nominated Debbie Hewitt MBE to become our new Chair from January 2022, subject to ratification by our council:
A new-look women’s and girls’ player pathway has been announced, to unearth the very best talent in England while also making the game more diverse, accessible and inclusive.
We strongly condemn the racist online abuse that continues to be directed towards players across our game.
We urge social media companies and authorities to take the strongest possible action and we will not stop challenging this issue until tangible changes are made.
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#SaintsFC has issued a statement following racial abuse being directed towards some of its players online:
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After a successful FA appeal, an independent Appeal Board has suspended John Yems from all football and football-related activity up to and including 5 January 2026.
UK & Ireland submits Preliminary Bid Dossier to host UEFA EURO 2028
The has been granted approval from The International Football Association Board to introduce a new trial to remove deliberate heading in football matches across U12 level and below in England from the start of the 2022/23 season.
The home of England football St. George’s Park welcomed The Prince of Wales, President of The FA, today to mark the site’s 10th anniversary.
Today, The FA attended the unveiling of the Jack Leslie statue at Plymouth Argyle FC’s Home Park.
Jack was a true trailblazer in our game, scoring 137 times for the club, and we were proud to support this campaign.
Following an extensive feasibility study, we can confirm we have agreed to focus on a bid to host UEFA EURO 2028 along with the , , and .
Find out more here:
Today and always, we remember the 56 supporters who tragically lost their lives at Valley Parade 38 years ago.
Our sympathies are with their families and friends, and all at and .
'It’s important for us to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, as to achieve equality in our national sport, we must acknowledge the journey we’ve been on.'
The latest episode of Football and Me, our series aiming to inspire those within Asian communities to participate in our game, is now live!
We hear from the ' Lead Physiotherapist Alicia Tang and Lead Performance Doctor, Ritan Mehta...
The FA Women’s National League has today launched a new strategy to strengthen the third and fourth tiers of women’s football in England
The Football Associations of England, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales have today submitted a joint ‘Expression of Interest’ to host UEFA EURO 2028.
The FA Board has nominated Jobi McAnuff and Mark Esiri to become Independent Non-Executive Directors of The .
We can now confirm the Women’s Football Pyramid (WFP) club allocations for Tiers 1-6 for the 2023/24 season.
We're pleased to confirm plans to grow our existing talent programme for the women’s game to sustain its future and provide a wider and more diverse talent pool for the game. Find out more here:
Happy #PrideInLondon to everybody attending this weekend. We’ll continue to celebrate and support our LGBTQ+ communities and strive to ensure our game is for all.
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Football Your Way. ⚽️
We're pleased to launch our new three-year plan to help develop, improve and raise awareness of disability football in England.
1️⃣ year on from #WEURO2022, the latest impact report shows huge growth across women and girls’ participation in England.
Find out how the record-breaking tournament changed the game and created real legacy ⬇️
In 1925, Leslie earned a deserved call up to represent England.
However, he faced adversity because of the colour of his skin, and was deselected and never played for his country.
This should never have happened.
'It’s clear there is a lot we can share and learn from each other to improve the game at all levels in our countries.'
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It's not called getting old, it's called getting ill.
Find out how you can support – our official charity partner – this #DementiaActionWeek.
🙌 Peterborough are the Amputee Football FA Disability Cup champions!
Congratulations @theposhofficial 🏆
#FADisabilityCup
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Tonight, as the #ThreeLions take on USA, we are lighting the arch in rainbow colours to show our support for inclusivity within our game. Football is For All
It's the second edition of Football and Me, a series aiming to inspire people within Asian communities to participate in our game ⚽️
The latest episode sees 's Mariam Mahmood and 's Kira Rai share their inspirational journeys.
#SouthAsianHeritageMonth
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The thoughts of everyone at The are with you, as well as Walter's friends and family. Rest in peace, Walter.
Congratulations to our Director of Women's Football, Baroness Sue Campbell, on receiving the special Lifetime Achievement Award at the Awards 👏👏
This is yet another example of vile racist abuse being directed towards players in English football. We strongly condemn this and we continue to be clear that perpetrators of online abuse must face real-life consequences for their actions.
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The club has issued a statement regarding racist abuse directed at Hawa Cissoko following Saturday's WSL fixture at Aston Villa.
This weekend, all levels of the game will unite in support of #PlaySafe. The campaign focuses attention on the vital importance of safeguarding in our national game. Find out more here:
A special afternoon at .
A world record attendance for a women's domestic club match.
Another historical moment 👏👏
@VitalityWFACup | #WomensFACup
2022 has been a year like no other for the women’s and girls’ game and The FA has released a series of numbers to reflect its unprecedented growth
The has introduced new rules for the start of the 2022/23 season to help protect the heritage of football clubs in England:
A further £50million will be invested into grassroots football facilities, as part of the Governments £550m Manifesto commitment
We’re delighted to announce a new long term partnership with Google Pixel as Official Mobile Phone and Earbuds partner, across both the men’s and women’s senior teams.
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Online abuse hurts football participants, their families, and everyone striving for a more inclusive game.
The Online Safety Bill must protect the victims of abuse.
#StopOnlineAbuse
We have today announced our first National Silent Support Weekend to promote good behaviour on touchlines across grassroots youth football.
It will be introduced over 5-6 November 2022 and you can find out more here:
"Everybody connected with the group should feel a great sense of pride for the part they’ve played in leading this age group to the trophy for the first time since 1984."
A message from our CEO Mark Bullingham after our #YoungLions became #U21EURO champions...
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Best wishes for your treatment, Dan.
We're right behind you ❤️
We’re delighted to learn that, inrecognition of their work to grow the women’s game, and David Faulkner have been named on the #QueensBirthdayHonours list:
The Home Office has approved new Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) Criteria for international player visas which are effective from the opening of the June transfer window (14th June).
Full statement: the-fa.com/OjQx6D
Congratulations to Debbie Hewitt MBE, Chair of The Football Association, who has been elected as a FIFA Vice-President!
It was #OnThisDay in 1863 that The Football Association was founded.
Take a read of our history – from the very first meeting at the Freemasons' Tavern through to the present day: the-fa.com/history
"It’s an incredible achievement and a historic sporting moment."
A message from our CEO Mark Bullingham after our won #WEURO2022 at :
The FA has today launched a new three-year strategy focusing on the growth of the Women's Professional Game in conjunction with the clubs and other key stakeholders. Setting out a collective ambition to develop the best women’s leagues in the world.
Alzheimer’s Society has been appointed as our official charity partner.
We look forward to working with you 🤝
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The first ever call to prayer made pitch-side at the @wembleystadium
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We're #makinghistory
during the holy month of #Ramadan 
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Today, we've launched an ambitious new strategy for grassroots refereeing in England, providing a clear direction for the future of officiating over the next three years and beyond.
Congratulations to North East & Yorkshire who have won the Cerebral Palsy FA Disability Cup Final 🏆
With 2️⃣ quick goals from Jack Fox-Hockney 👏
#FADisabilityCup
We are saddened to hear about the passing of former England international, 1966 World Cup winner and FA Cup winner Ron Flowers MBE at the age of 87.
Rest in peace, Ron ❤️
Champions. History Makers. Game Changers.
Today, the #Lionesses have achieved their landmark legacy goal: for every girl in England to be given equal access to football and school sport 💪
#LetGirlsPlay
Football has had enough.
We will take action against people who spoil the game for others.
Make sure you don't cross the line, or you could be out of the game.
The landmark National Silent Support Weekend will be introduced this Saturday and Sunday to encourage spectators and coaches to show their support during the match through applause only.
Four new coaches have been appointed across England Para development teams including CP, blind and deaf squads
The FA Disability Cup is LIVE from St. George's Park this Saturday and Sunday on .
You can find the broadcast on TV, Facebook and Online.
Find out how to watch here:
Introducing the pitch...
"As a player I feel a responsibility to be a role model for the next generation and it’s such an honour to do that with a pitch named after me in my hometown." 🙌
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The @ellatoone99 pitch is now OPEN 
Another pitch opened as part of £7.6m investment from the @premierleague, @FA & @DCMS. 
Another pitch opened as part of £7.6m investment from the @premierleague, @FA & @DCMS. 
