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      FA ‘confident’ Man Utd wonderkid Kobbie Mainoo WILL play for England despite chance to represent another nation

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      THE FA are reportedly confident that Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo will NOT switch international allegiances. Mainoo was handed his full senior debut in United’s 3-0 win at Everton.
      The FA are reportedly confident that Manchester United’s Kobbie MainooCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag gave the 18-year-old 72 minutes, helping the visitors lead 2-0.
      Mainoo – who was born in Stockport – has represented England at junior level up to the Under-19s but he is also eligible to play for Ghana.
      That has led to fears the starlet could choose to switch.
      However, according to the Daily Mail, FA chiefs are confident Mainoo will stick with England.
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      The midfielder has been a regular at St George’s Park in recent years and has staff convinced he wants an international career with the Three Lions.
      It is claimed Mainoo has impressed coaches at England’s training facility with both his ability and work ethic.
      And he has been tipped to one day rival Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham and Kalvin Phillips to a place in Gareth Southgate’s midfield.
      Lee Carsley’s England U21s are not in action again until March, when they face Azerbaijan and Luxembourg.
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      Mainoo is expected to be in contention for a place in the squad should he continue to feature regularly for United’s first-team.
      The starlet was given a glowing review from Ten Hag following the victory at Goodison Park.
      He said: “He has a lot of abilities and it was a really disappointing moment in pre-season when he got so badly injured.
      “For him but also for our team, because I know he can progress a lot if he plays many of such games as today.
      “I know young players will develop very quickly and we thought it was the moment to bring him in.
      “We prepared him properly but he did a great job and now he has to build on this.”
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      Mikel Arteta to defend himself in FA hearing after Newcastle rant as Gunners feel they are being ‘singled out’

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      ARSENAL boss Mikel Arteta is set to contest the FA’s decision to charge him over his comments about officiating and VAR in the Premier League.The Spaniard found himself in hot water following Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle earlier this month.
      Mikel Arteta was left furious after Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle earlier this monthCredit: Alamy
      The Spaniard has been charged by the FA for his commentsCredit: EPA
      He lambasted Stuart Attwell and Andy Madley’s decision to award Anthony Gordon’s decisive goal, branding it “embarrassing” and a “disgrace”.
      Arsenal subsequently issued a statement in support of Arteta before presenting a list of controversial decisions that they believed justified his stance.
      The manager then doubled down on his comments just a few days later ahead of Arsenal’s Champions League clash with Sevilla.
      And last week the FA stepped in to punish his behaviour, charging him for breaching Rule E3.1.
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      An official statement read: “Mikel Arteta has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E3.1 following comments that he made in media interviews after Arsenal’s Premier League game against Newcastle United on Saturday 4 November.
      “It’s alleged that his comments constitute misconduct as they are insulting towards match officials and/or detrimental to the game and/or bring the game into disrepute.”
      Arteta has until Friday to respond to the charges.
      And the Mirror claim that he is prepared to defend himself.
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      Within the following ten days he could be hit with a touchline ban or heavy punishment.
      Arsenal return to Premier League action on Saturday when they travel to face Brentford.
      If Arteta does not receive a punishment beforehand he will be in the dugout during the match. More

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      Wembley Stadium set for major change after FA make decision following public backlash

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      WEMBLEY STADIUM is unlikely to light up its arch in support of causes or to mark tragic events in the future.Last month, the FA were criticised for not lighting up the arch in the colours of the Israeli flag after the country suffered attacks from Hamas which reportedly killed 1,200 people.
      Wembley have lit up the arch in support of causes in the recent pastCredit: Rex
      FA chief executive Mark Bullingham then confirmed the policy would be reviewed.
      According to The Independent, it has now been confirmed the arch is not set to be lit for any matters outside of those “relating to Wembley’s purpose as a sport and entertainment venue”.
      This is understood to also mean the arch will not be lit in rainbow colours as a show of support for the LGBTQ+ community or any other diversity matters.
      Incidences such as the death of a monarch or England footballer could still see the arch lit up in tribute.
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      In October, Bullingham said: “This week has made us question whether we should light the arch and when, and we’ll be reviewing that in the coming weeks.
      “I recognise that our decision caused hurt to the Jewish community, who felt that we should have lit the arch and that we should have shown stronger support for them.
      “This was one of the hardest decisions we’ve had to make and the last thing we ever wanted to do in this situation was to add to the hurt.”
      The Wembley arch was lit up in purple following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
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      And England paid a heartfelt tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton by dimming the lights before their clash with Malta earlier this month.
      Fans also held up cards that spelt out “Sir Bobby”.
      England’s next game at Wembley comes against Brazil on March 23, before they host Belgium three days later. More

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      FA launch probe into Jermain Defoe’s transfer from Tottenham to Portsmouth over alleged dealings with unlicensed agent

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      FA chiefs are investigating potential breaches of agent rules involving Jermain Defoe’s transfer from Tottenham to Portsmouth in January 2008.Both clubs and Harry Redknapp, Pompey’s boss at the time, are said to have dealt with an unlicensed agent during negotiations over the ex-England striker.
      Jermain Defoe was at Portsmouth 12 months after joining in January 2008Credit: Getty
      Defoe arrived at Pompey from Spurs but later returned to the London giantsCredit: Action Images
      The matter is being treated as serious, with potentially huge sanctions facing anyone found guilty.
      Clubs could be hit with a transfer ban, points deduction or even RELEGATION, while agents and players could be hit with anything from a warning to a fine or ban.
      Luton Town were deducted ten points for breaking agent regulations in the same year, but the FA took no action for the Defoe case.
      However, the organisation have now reopened the matter and will be “reviewing the arbitration panel award”.
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      Tottenham have declined to comment on the matter.
      But Portsmouth have stressed the transfer came under an old regime that has long since departed the club.
      TalkSPORT quote Pompey as saying: “The signing … occurred under a previous ownership and those involved in the transfer of the player’s registration from Tottenham Hotspur are no longer at the club, having left many years ago.
      “The current board and ownership acquired the club in 2017 from the Pompey Supporters’ Trust and club presidents, who themselves formally acquired the club in 2013.
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      “The board and the new executive therefore have no knowledge of any negotiations that led to Portsmouth Football Club’s registration of Jermain Defoe in 2008.”
      Defoe spent 12 months on the South Coast, scoring 14 league goals in 30 games but was unable to play in their FA Cup-wininng run as he had already played for Spurs in earlier rounds.
      He returned to North London after just a year at Fratton Park.
      The former England star had five more years in the capital before moving on to a host of clubs including Toronto, Rangers and Sunderland.
      Defoe returned to Spurs 12 months after departing, and was reunited with ex-Portsmouth chief Harry RedknappCredit: AFP More

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      Former England U21 star Jack Simpson banned for six games and fined after admitting to racially abusing team-mate

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      FORMER England youth international Jack Simpson has been banned and fined after admitting he racially abused a team-mate.The ex-Bournemouth and Rangers defender, 26, joined Cardiff City in 2022.
      Jack Simpson admitted racially abusing a team-mate during pre-season with CardiffCredit: Getty
      And he was accused of using racist language towards a fellow Bluebirds star during a pre-season tour to Portugal in July 2023.
      The incident took place at breakfast at the team’s hotel the morning after a squad night out following a friendly match with FC Porto.
      Now an FA Regulatory Commission has concluded Simpson was guilty of an “aggravated breach” of rule E3.
      Simpson – who is a free agent after having his Cardiff terminated by mutual consent in August 2023 – was slapped with a six-match suspension.
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      He will serve the ban when he finds a new club.
      Simpson must also pay up to £8,000 in fines and have “face-to-face education”.
      An FA statement said: “It was alleged the defender used language towards a team-mate that was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper contrary to FA Rule E3.1.
      “It was further alleged that this language constitutes an ‘aggravated breach’, which is defined in FA Rule E3.2, as it included a reference – whether express or implied – to race and/or colour.
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      “Jack Simpson admitted the charge against him, and his sanctions were imposed following a hearing.”
      Cardiff have not commented.
      Simpson came through the youth academy at Bournemouth and racked up 35 first-team appearances for his boyhood club, including one goal and 11 Premier League games.
      He left in February 2021 for Ibrox, where he won the Scottish Premiership under Steven Gerrard, before his switch to Cardiff 18 months later.
      Simpson earned his solitary England Under-21 cap in November 2018 in a 5-1 win against Denmark.
      Simpson came through at Bournemouth and made 11 Premier League appearances for the CherriesCredit: PA:Empics Sport More

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      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta charged by FA over furious outburst at officials after Newcastle clash

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      MIKEL Arteta faces a potential touchline ban for his verbal attack on Prem refs.Arsenal chief Arteta went on the warpath after the Gunners’ controversial defeat at Newcastle. 
      Mikel Arteta has been charged by the FA following his rant about the officiating during Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to NewcastleCredit: Rex
      Outraged Arteta slammed the decision by ref Stuart Attwell and VAR Andy Madley, branding it “embarrassing” and a “disgrace”.
      Arsenal then put out what many considered an inflammatory statement backing the Spaniard and presenting a “dossier” of poor decisions against them they claimed justified his stance.
      Arteta doubled down two days later, suggesting there was a “stink” about decisions – which some suggested implied a conspiracy against the North Londoners.
      And now the FA has finally intervened, after receiving Arteta’s “observations” in response to an initial inquiry from Wembley disciplinary chiefs.
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      In a statement, the FA said: “Mikel Arteta has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E3.1 following comments that he made in media interviews after Arsenal’s Premier League game against Newcastle United on Saturday 4 November.
      “It’s alleged that his comments constitute misconduct as they are insulting towards match officials and/or detrimental to the game and/or bring the game into disrepute.
      “Mikel Arteta has until Tuesday 21 November to provide a response to this charge.”
      It means a decision on punishment will be made before Arsenal’s next Prem game at Brentford on November 25.
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      A touchline ban is more likely than a full stadium suspension, although Arteta will be hopeful of escaping with a fine and warning if he admits the charge.
      PGMOL bosses were understood to be seething about the comments, believing they had been entirely out of place.
      Refs’ chief Howard Webb also backed Attwell and Madley during this week’s “Match Officials Mik’d Up” broadcast review of the incident.
      Arteta and Arsenal fans felt Joelinton had fouled Gabriel Magalhaes in the build up to the goalCredit: Getty
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      Roberto De Zerbi could face BAN with FA looking into Brighton boss’ comments to see if he breached regulations

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      BRIGHTON boss Roberto De Zerbi could face FA action after his latest diatribe against refs.The Italian slammed John Brook and fourth official Andy Madley after a straight red for Mahmoud Dahoud was the turning point of Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Sheffield United.
      Roberto De Zerbi slammed officials in England following Brighton’s 1-1 draw with Sheffield UnitedCredit: Getty
      The Brighton boss criticised the decision to send Mahmoud Dahoud off for his challenge on Ben OsbornCredit: Getty
      De Zerbi said: “I am honest and clear and I don’t like 80 per cent of referees in England.
      “It’s not a new thing. I don’t like them or their behaviour on the pitch.”
      Seagulls chief De Zerbi  has been the scourge of top flight officials since his arrival on English soil, meaning a reputation among whistlers as the hardest boss to deal with in the Prem.
      His latest stinging criticism came despite conceding that Dahoud had to see red for the challenge on Ben Osborn.
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      But Sun Sport can reveal that the FA is looking into the comments to see if they breach regulations.
      Some PGMOL insiders feel that De Zerbi has overstepped the mark once too often with his comments and that action is required – whether a fine or even a ban.
      It is being asked if De Zerbi should be considered in breach of the Participant Behaviour Charter introduced – with the backing of all clubs – at the start of the season.
      That charter, part of the “Love Football Protect the Game” campaign, states that all coaches “must behave in a responsible manner”.
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      The weekend behaviour by a number of top flight bosses has increased private fears that pre-season vows have been completely forgotten.
      Mikel Arteta accused officials of being a “disgrace” and “embarrassing” after Arsenal’s defeat at Newcastle, although he then went out of his way to praise Michael Oliver despite having Fabio Vieira sent off in the win over Burnley.
      Chelsea chief Mauricio Pochettino then apologised to ref Anthony Taylor and fourth official Craig Pawson for his reaction at the final whistle of the 4-4 draw with Manchester City.
      Poch, who received a yellow card, is likely to escape any other sanction unless Taylor’s official match report records the incident and suggests further action is required. More

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      FA reach Raheem Sterling verdict after Chelsea star accused of ‘throwing missile into Tottenham crowd’

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      RAHEEM STERLING will face no further FA action after the Chelsea attacker was accused of throwing a missile into the Tottenham crowd.The allegation followed celebrations in front of home fans after Chelsea equalised in Monday’s dramatic 4-1 Premier League win against their nine-man neighbours.
      Raheem Sterling will not be investigated further by football chiefs over the incident involving an object from the Tottenham crowdCredit: Reuters
      Chelsea ace Sterling appeared to pick up an object thrown from the home end
      It was suggested the England attacker threw the object back towards fans
      Cole Palmer tucked home a penalty and put his finger to his lips.
      An object then seemed to be hurled at Chelsea players from the crowd – appearing to hit Palmer before allegedly being thrown back by Sterling.
      But nothing was spotted on the night by match officials.
      Now the FA have reviewed the incident and decided there is no need to pursue a case against the 28-year-old.
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      If charged and found guilty, Sterling could have been banned.
      Tottenham forward Richarlison was suspended for one game and fined £25,000 while at Everton for hurling a lit flare towards the stands.
      Sterling went on to tee up the first of Nicolas Jackson’s late three goals that clinched one of the Prem’s most chaotic victories ever.
      Apart from red cards for Spurs duo Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie, referee Michael Oliver oversaw five disallowed goals and a handful of VAR disputes.
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      The all-clear for Sterling might help ease his frustration at again failing to earn an England recall.
      Three Lions’ boss Gareth Southgate omitted the 82-cap star from his squad for dead-rubber Euro 2024 qualifiers at home to Malta and away to North Macedonia. More