Chelsea’s Reece James charged by FA for confronting referee

Chelsea captain Reece James has been charged by the Football Association for an alleged incident in the tunnel after Saturday’s defeat by Aston Villa. England defender James, 23, did not feature in the match because of injury, James has until 29 September to respond to a charge.

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Aleksandar Mitrovic to face lengthy ban for confronting referee

Aleksandar Mitrovic is facing a lengthy ban after the Football Association announced the standard punishment for his dismissal against Manchester United would be “clearly insufficient”. Mitrovic gave Fulham the lead in Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final at Old Trafford but was sent off after trying to grab referee Chris Kavanagh’s arm during a chaotic couple of minutes.

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Gareth Southgate to continue as England manager

Gareth Southgate will remain as England manager until after the European Championships in 2024, the Football Association has confirmed. The 52 year old had said said he was “conflicted” about his future in the role after England’s quarter-final exit at the World Cup at the hands of France but he has been persuaded to see out his contract.

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FA appeals against level of sanction for Jurgen Klopp

The Football Association has announced that it is appealing against the decision to let Jurgen Klopp escape a touchline ban for his behaviour against Manchester City. Klopp was sent off by referee Anthony Taylor after screaming in the face of a linesman who was running past him. The German was angry that Taylor had not awarded Liverpool a free-kick when Mohamed Salah was upended by Bernardo Silva.

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Premier League introduces new rules to deter future Super Leagues

The Premier League has introduced additional rules and regulations, including a new owners’ charter, to stop future attempts to join a breakaway Super League. The FA meanwhile has launched a formal inquiry into the role played by Premier League clubs in the attempt to create a breakaway European Super League.

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