Tag: Football governance

The Football Association (FA) in the UK continues to prioritise traditional football over futsal, despite the latter's growing popularity, with only 3,000 registered futsal...

Football associations across the globe are under fire for their handling of communication during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with fans, players, and stakeholders expressing...

FIFA has launched an investigation into self-officiated matches in grassroots football across England, following allegations of conflicts of interest and mismanagement. The probe, announced...

Football authorities are facing mounting pressure to address critical safeguarding gaps in grassroots football, following a damning report highlighting widespread awareness issues. The study,...

Grassroots football clubs across the UK are facing a severe referee shortage, leaving hundreds of matches without officials to oversee games. The crisis, which...

Grassroots football clubs across the UK are grappling with the effectiveness of respect campaigns, designed to curb abusive behaviour from players, coaches, and spectators....

Grassroots football referees across the UK are resigning in unprecedented numbers, driven by escalating abuse and a severe shortage of officials. The Football Association...

Top football clubs are increasingly turning to strategic planning to drive sustainability, with several elite clubs revealing how long-term vision separates the greens from...

Supporter groups across the UK are increasingly shaping club policies, with their influence reaching unprecedented levels in recent years. From stadium redevelopments to player...

Fan Trust Boards, independent organisations representing supporters' interests in football club decision-making, are gaining significant traction in 2024 across the UK. With over 30...

Football clubs across the UK are experiencing a seismic shift in governance as fan ownership models gain traction, altering traditional decision-making processes. Since the...

FIFA has launched an investigation into perceived refereeing disparities during the 2023 Women's World Cup, with concerns raised over inconsistent standards and decisions that...

Amid growing concerns over fairness in English football, referee bias in lower leagues has come under intense scrutiny following a series of controversial decisions....

Lower league football clubs are experiencing a significant managerial shake-up this season, with 72 managerial changes already occurring across Leagues One and Two. The...

Fan-owned football clubs are gaining momentum across the UK, with a notable rise in supporters taking control of their local teams. This trend has...

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system has significantly altered refereeing dynamics in lower league football, with decisions made in 2023 triggering a wave of...

The UK government has taken a significant step to curb manipulation of football matches by banning professional footballers from betting on games, effective immediately....

Premier League clubs are already setting their sights on key summer transfer targets, with a flurry of activity expected as the season draws to...

The Bundesliga has announced a significant overhaul of its league table format for the 2023-24 season, set to be implemented across all three divisions....

Football governance, yeah, not the most exciting topic, right? I mean, it's not like a 4-3 comeback or a last-minute winner that gets fans...