Tag: FA

Arsenal's Jorginho (L) speaks with referee Anthony Taylor during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 4, 2024. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Why football’s new ‘blue card’ doesn’t add any subjectivity

Football is set to introduce a new blue card, seeing players removed from the field for 10 minutes, with critics claiming the change 'adds subjectivity' to the game.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, watches from the stands during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on December 09, 2023. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

How the FA successfully made Arteta’s interviews boring

The ridiculous FA charges against Mikel Arteta brought about the inevitable outcome on Saturday, with the manager refusing to answer media questions.
The Big screen shows the VAR check for a possible offside during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Sheffield United at Etihad Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom.

FA chief calls for semi-automated offside technology

FA chief executive Mark Bullingham believes the Premier League need to explore implementing semi-automated offside technology.
Arsenal news - Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta acknowledges supporters at the end of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 28, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Work permit rule change benefits Arsenal

The FA are set to allow Premier League clubs to sign young players who wouldn't normally qualify for a work permit, in a boost for Arsenal.
Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka celebrates after scoring their fourth goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 1, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Granit Xhaka’s name finally cleared in potential scandal

Arsenal's Granit Xhaka cleared of involvement in a potential betting scam after a 16-month investigation.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 13: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal leaves the field of play after being sent off during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on January 13, 2022 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

FA stress no suggestion of Xhaka wrongdoing in betting investigation

There's no suggestion of wrongdoing by Granit Xhaka despite the FA's investigation into a suspicious betting pattern related to a card he received.
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FA investigate suspicious betting related to Arsenal player booking

The FA is looking into a suspicious betting pattern involving an Arsenal player being booked, but they're not yet investigating the player's conduct.
Getafe's Uruguayan defender Mathias Olivera (L) challenges Valencia midfielder Yunus Musah during the Spanish League football match between Valencia and Getafe at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia on November 1, 2020. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN/AFP via Getty Images)

FA competing with USMNT for former Arsenal man’s allegiance

The FA are competing with the USMNT to try and entice Yunus Musah to play for them, despite the player's debut for the US senior side this month.