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via Guardian John Terry will be free to captain England at the summer's European Championship after his criminal trial over allegations he racially abused the Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand during a Premier League match was set for 9 July. The Chelsea defender, who did not attend Wednesday's first hearing into the case at ...

via TheFA Newcastle United midfielder Yohan Cabaye has been charged with violent conduct following an incident in The FA Cup Fourth Round tie against Brighton Hove Albion. Cabaye was involved in an incident involving Brighton's Adam El-Abd during The FA Cup tie at the Amex Stadium on Saturday 28 January. Cabaye has until 6pm on Tuesday 31 ...

via SkySports Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has backed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to force his way into contention for a surprise place in England's Euro 2012 squad. The all-action performance of the 18-year-old - signed from Southampton in a £12million deal last summer - was one of few positives for the Gunners after their 2-1 defeat to Manchester ...

via FA Manchester City player Mario Balotelli has today [Wednesday 25 January] been served a four match suspension with immediate effect after he admitted a charge of violent conduct. The incident happened during Manchester City’s fixture with Tottenham on Sunday 22 January 2012. Balotelli will serve a three match suspension for violent ...

via TheFA FA Chairman David Bernstein has called for respect to be shown to referees, and in particular has praised Howard Webb and the role he has played in maintaining the reputation of English match officials internationally. Bernstein said: "Howard Webb is a fantastic referee and a great ambassador for the sport, his ability and integrity are ...

via Guardian The former Everton and Manchester City defender Michael Ball has been fined £6,000 by the Football Association for homophobic comments posted on Twitter. Ball messaged the Coronation Street actor Antony Cotton, who is openly gay and plays the factory worker Sean Tully in the long-running soap opera. Cotton was at the time ...

via FA The FA has today charged Manchester City forward Mario Balotelli with violent conduct following an incident in his side’s home game against Tottenham Hotspur. Balotelli was involved in an incident with Tottenham’s Scott Parker during Manchester City’s 3-2 victory at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday 22 January 2012. Balotelli has until ...

from the FA.com "This follows the Independent Regulatory Commission’s decision to suspend Luis Suarez for a period of eight matches and to fine him £40,000. Both The FA and Liverpool FC were served the reasons on 30 December 2011. Either party now has the right to an appeal and must reply by 13 January 2012." (Click here) to see the full ...