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      Chelsea in humiliating U-turn as they WITHDRAW demand for Middlesbrough FA Cup clash to be played behind closed doors

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      CHELSEA issued a humiliating U-turn by removing their request for Saturday’s FA Cup tie at Middlesbrough to be played behind closed doors.As part of their ongoing sanctions, the Blues were banned from selling any more away tickets for the Riverside on Saturday evening.
      Thomas Tuchel will have limited support at Middlesbrough on SaturdayCredit: PA
      Blues chiefs had pleaded with the government to let them have some supporters on Teesside.
      Once that request was rebuffed they instead audaciously demanded the match go ahead without fans “for matters of sporting integrity”.
      However, the FA confirmed Chelsea have now agreed to withdraw their outrageous appeal.
      A statement said: “After constructive talks between The FA and Chelsea, the club has agreed to remove their request for the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final tie against Middlesbrough to be played behind closed doors.
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      “The FA remains in ongoing discussions with Chelsea, the Premier League and the Government to find a solution that would enable both Chelsea fans to attend games and away fans to attend Stamford Bridge, whilst ensuring sanctions are respected.”
      Chelsea retweeted the message and added: “The FA has issued the following statement.
      “We are grateful for the FA’s continuing efforts to help us find a solution.”
      Furious Boro earlier insisted they will resist that suggestion “in the strongest terms” as they described Chelsea’s request as “bizarre” and “ironic in the extreme”.
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      That is why Boro released a statement insisting that they will resist that suggestion “in the strongest terms”.
      And talkSPORT’s Simon Jordan spoke to Middlesbrough owner Steve Gibson, who believes “sporting integrity and Chelsea are words that don’t go together”.
      Chelsea – who face a travel nightmare even getting to the game – had already sold between 500 and 600 tickets for the FA Cup clash before they were hit with the crippling restrictions.
      The latest news came just minutes after Uefa reportedly confirmed the Champions League tie at Lille would go ahead tomorrow night.
      The EU slapped additional sanctions on Blues owner Roman Abramovich on Tuesday.
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      L’Equipe quickly claimed the last-16 second leg could be at risk as the special license to operate granted by the UK Government may not extend to matches outside of England.
      But RMC Sport claim a Uefa official has insisted it DOES apply to European games.
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      Man Utd charged by FA for failing to control players after furious reaction to Lewis Dunk’s challenge on Anthony Elanga

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      THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION have charged Manchester United for failing to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion against Brighton.A strike from Cristiano Ronaldo, who ended his six-match goal drought, and Bruno Fernandes sealed a 2-0 victory for the Red Devils over the Seagulls.
      The FA have charged Man Utd for failing to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion against BrightonCredit: AP
      A number of United stars reacted furiously when the ref initially showed Lewis Dunk a yellow cardCredit: AP
      However, several United stars surrounded referee Peter Bankes after Brighton captain Lewis Dunk fouled Anthony Elanga early in the second half.
      The official initially showed Dunk a yellow card, but that was upgraded to a red after consultation with VAR.
      The initial decision to only caution the defender was protested vociferously by a number of United players.
      Fernandes was also booked for his over-the-top reaction during the protest.
      Now the FA have announced that they are set to take action against Ralf Rangnick’s side.
      A statement read: “Manchester United FC has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E20.1 following its Premier League game against Brighton & Hove Albion FC on Tuesday [15/2/22].
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      “It is alleged that Manchester United FC failed to ensure its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion during the 53rd minute, and the club has until Monday [21/2/22] to provide a response.”
      Brighton boss Graham Potter revealed afterwards he felt the initial decision was correct but United’s players may have impacted the subsequent VAR decision.
      He said: “I don’t blame them (the United players). They have to do their bit for the team.
      “But you need the referee and VAR to make the calls independently.
      “It was a yellow card live, [Adam] Webster was there on the cover. It is not clear and obvious and I did not understand the intervention.”
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      Arsenal charged after players’ furious reaction to Gabriel’s red card in controversial defeat to Man City

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      ARSENAL have been hit with an FA charge for ‘failing to ensure its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion’ during their 2-1 home loss to Manchester City on January 1.It relates to the team’s reaction to Gabriel’s red card just before the hour mark and compounds what was already a highly frustrating game for the Gunners.
      Arsenal have been charged by the FA for their players’ reaction to Gabriel’s red card vs Man CityCredit: Getty
      The North Londoners are set for a fine with the club having until Friday to respond.
      An FA statement read: “Arsenal FC has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E20.1 following its Premier League game against Manchester City FC on Saturday January 1.
      “It is alleged that Arsenal FC failed to ensure its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion during the 59th minute.
      “The club has until Friday January 7 to respond.”
      Brazilian defender Gabriel was given his marching orders in the 2-1 defeat against the Cityzens after receiving two quick bookable offences.
      The 24-year-old received his first caution after making a comment to referee Stuart Attwell after Bernardo Silva won a controversial penalty.
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      He was then shown his second yellow card just two minutes later after bringing down Gabriel Jesus on the halfway line.
      Arsenal’s players reacted in furious fashion and surrounded the referee to berate him for the decision they clearly did not think was fair.
      But Gabriel’s needless foul infuriated BT Sport pundit Rio Ferdinand who labelled the star as ‘stupid, immature and petulant’.
      Mere minutes earlier, furious Gunners players surrounded Attwell after he gave City’s equalising spot-kick after being recommended to view Granit Xhaka’s clash with Silva on the pitchside monitor.
      Players from both sides engaged in a bout of pushing and shoving after the changed decision.
      Xhaka, incandescent at being penalised, told the referee he should look again after he saw the incident replayed on the giant screens at the Emirates.
      Arsenal players including Gabriel attempted to scuff up the penalty spot, although Riyad Mahrez still drilled home.
      The FA is still considering action after City goalscorer Rodri and his jubilant team-mates were pelted with missiles while celebrating his injury-time winner.
      GAB HAS FORM
      In December 2020, ex-Lille ace Gabriel was sent off against Southampton at the Emirates in an almost exact replica of his City red.
      He received two yellow cards in quick succession, only this time the bookings were four minutes apart.
      And the time of his sending off was also similar to his dismissal against City, as he was shown his red card in the 62nd minute.
      Not only that, but the manner of both the second of yellow cards were very similar.
      Jesus was fouled by Gabriel after the latter clattered into his compatriot just past the centre circle.
      In the draw with the Saints, it was Theo Walcott that was hauled down as he spun Gabriel just past halfway.
      And both incidents occurred when Arsenal were drawing 1-1.
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      Following the disappointing City loss, Gabriel took to social media to declare he would DIE for the Gunners.
      He tweeted: “Hard to accept it, but only God knows everything! Proud to be part of this team!!! Amazing spirit!
      “We will keep working together, fighting until the end!! For this team I will run until I die!! Let’s keep improving in 2022!!!”
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      Barclays extend WSL sponsorship in £30million record deal to include Women’s Championship division

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      BARCLAYS have renewed their backing of the WSL in a record £30million partnership thought to be the biggest investment in women’s sport in the country.The three-year deal will also see the financial firm become sponsors of the FA Women’s Championship from the start of next term – the 2022-23 season.
      Barclays new deal with the WSL will see FA Women’s Championship have sponsors for the first time in its historyCredit: PA
      It is reported the deal, which will run until the end of the 2024-25 term, will see Barclays double the amount it invested as part of an existing agreement which began in 2019-20.
      And that figure was in excess of £10 million for the league.
      Kelly Simmons, the FA women’s professional game director said: “Barclays have played a crucial role in the growth of women’s and girls’ football, so it is excellent news that they are committing to a new record investment in the women’s and girls’ pyramid until 2025.
      “The FA Women’s Championship plays a pivotal role in the ongoing development of the pyramid structure and the credible history and association to football that Barclays has will make the league even stronger.”
      The news comes in a season that has seen analysts claim the WSL is on course to become one of the four most-watched domestic sports leagues on television.
      And it comes two months after the Manchester derby set a new TV audience record with 1.1million viewers tuning in.
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      The new agreement is expected to see more than £15million invested in girls’ and women’s games across the country.
      It will also include a sponsorship extension of a Girls’ Football School Partnership run by the FA which currently involves around 12,000 schools around the nation.
      Football bosses have set a target of reaching 20,000 schools coaching girls to play the sport by 2024.
      The WSL is predicted to become one of the most-watched domestic sports leagues on televisionCredit: Rex
      Simmons added: “As part of The FA’s 2020-2024 Women’s and Girls’ strategy, Inspiring Positive Change, we set ourselves the ambition of providing equal access for all girls at 90% of primary and secondary schools in the UK.
      “Barclays continued support and investment has allowed us to make great strides in achieving this ambition.
      “From grassroots to the top tiers of women’s football, we are also extremely excited to welcome Barclays as the new title sponsor of the FA Women’s Championship.
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      One in five women receive ‘unwanted physical attention’ at men’s football games, says supporters’ survey

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      WOMEN are becoming less tolerant of sexist behaviour at football matches.And one in five say they have been on the receiving end of ‘unwanted physical attention’ whilst at men’s games, according to a Football Supporters Association survey.
      Fifty-nine per of respondents to the FSA’s survey want to see clubs condemn people exhibiting sexist behaviourCredit: Getty
      More than 2,000 match-going female fans were questioned as part of the study carried out by the national body for supporters in England and Wales between August and September this year.
      And nearly half (49 per cent) say that seeing sexist behaviour in action infuriated them.
      This is a rise from one in three (29 per cent) respondents to a similar FSA survey of match goers carried out in 2014.
      Back then, one in four women (24 per cent) say they would brush off sexism they saw at a game by laughing it off.
      But this figure has now dropped to one in eight (12 per cent).
      And four in ten women (39 per cent) say they would like to see sexists thrown out of football grounds compared to 26 per cent seven years ago.
      The FSA say it is encouraging that fans are becoming less accepting of sexism and abusive behaviour at men’s football matches.

      Ally Simcock, an FSA board member and Port Vale fan said: “I’ve been going to men’s football for a long time now and have heard my share of sexist comments, but a lot has changed recently.
      “Things like the #MeToo movement have helped change people’s perceptions about what they’re willing to put up with, and what is or isn’t acceptable.
      “It is heartening to see the change in attitudes over recent years, with fans less likely to be accepting of sexist behaviour, or willing to just brush it off or excuse it as banter.”
      Other findings from the survey reveal that:

      59 per cent of match-going fans who are women want to see clubs denounce people engaging in sexist behaviour at games.
      Seeing sexism at matches makes one in 20 female football supporters not want to attend in future.
      51 per cent of fans say high ticket prices as a barrier to going to men’s games. with 45 per cent also citing cost and distance to games as an issue.

      Meanwhile, 48 per cent of respondents flagged cost and travelling as the biggest issues preventing them from going to women’s matches.
      In response to the survey, the FA says it is committed to tackling discrimination at games.
      It is disappointing to see so many female supporters being subject to inappropriate and unacceptable conduct from fellow fansEFL Spokesperson
      An FA spokesperson told Sky Sports: “We recently launched A Game For All, our new equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which outlines our commitment and plans to deliver a game free from discrimination.
      “This commitment includes ensuring the increased inclusivity of women, as well as creating safer venues for all, by using innovative tools to deter antisocial behaviour, developing training programmes for employees and stewards, and taking appropriate action against anyone found guilty of abuse within our venues.”
      An EFL spokesperson said: “It is disappointing to see so many female supporters being subject to inappropriate and unacceptable conduct from fellow fans.
      “As with any insight or feedback we receive, we will consider how it can help improve matchday operations and inform steward training going forward.
      48 per cent of survey respondents say costs and travelling distance are among the biggest barriers preventing them going to women’s gamesCredit: PA
      “The League and member clubs have worked extensively over the years to grow the diversity of our collective fanbase and ensure that is reflective of the communities in which clubs reside.
      “As ever, we will continue to work with the FSA, football’s stakeholders and campaigners operating in this space.
      “Having launched our Together Against Discrimination matchday campaign at the start of the season, our message is clear: sexism and discriminatory behaviour is not acceptable – those who do not agree are not welcome.”
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      England hopes of hosting 2030 World Cup still alive despite Euro final chaos after Uefa assurances

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      THE Euro 2020 Final chaos has not wrecked hopes of an England-led bid for the 2030 World Cup, MPs were told.Wembley chiefs are weighing up the humiliation of the stadium fan ban and £84,000 fine imposed by Uefa for the disgraceful scenes before the match against Italy in July.
      UK Sport believes an England-led bid to host the 2030 World Cup is still alive despite chaotic scenes ahead of the Euros 2020 final at WembleyCredit: Reuters
      But Simon Morton, chief operating officer of UK Sport which is working with the five British Isles nations and the Government on the £2.8m bid feasibility study, dismissed claims the concept is now dead in the water.
      Morton told the DCMS committee members in Westminster: “What happened was unacceptable.
      “I was at the match and pleased my daughter wasn’t with me as it was shocking and horrific and the opposite of what we want major sporting events to feel like. 
      “But the Uefa President, who is an important person in respect of the process, has gone on the record to say it will have no bearing whatsoever on our bid. 
      “The FA has commissioned a review. It is very serious but I do not think it’s our bid up in smoke.”
      Morton faced strong questioning from MPs including Tory committee chairman Julian Knight, who had earlier told talkSPORT we believed the Wembley scenes had “put a kibosh on the entire World Cup bid”.

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      He accused the FA of overseeing a potential “disaster”, suggested the feasibility study was now a “waste of money” and told fellow MPs the FA was a “basket-case” of an organisation.
      But Morton said the changes in Fifa’s processes – the final venue will be decided by the 211 member associations rather than the 22 eligible members of the ruling executive committee who embarrassed the FA’s failed 2018 bid – and the upside of hosting the tournament meant it was worth pressing ahead.
      He added: “We are talking about four to five million spectators, a global audience of three to four billion people, up to 40,000 volunteering jobs and billions in economic impact.
      “It would also be a tournament model which could be revolutionary and unprecedented in dispersing benefits across the five nations.
      “The things that have changed give us a level of confidence we might be able to close the gap from the last vote.”
      Influential figures within English and European football are privately urging the FA to junk the 2030 bid and instead focus n attempting to land the 2028 European Championships.
      And Morton said the key decision now would have to be made by the Government by the second quarter of next year after Fifa have finally published the bid requirements.
      Football chiefs feared Euro 2020 fan chaos at Wembley had undermined a bid to host the 2030 World CupCredit: Sportsphoto
      He explained: “We are assessing the benefits and impact, both social and economic, of hosting. 
      “Finally, we are looking at winnability and the bid process, given the history and the chances of success of a five-nation bid.
      “The five FAs and their Governments will have to size this up and take a view on whether they want to bid.”

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      Non-league thrashing as Peterborough Rangers beat Sawtry Reserves 40-0 – FORTY TO ZERO – with striker scoring 13 alone

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      A NON-LEAGUE club racked up FORTY GOALS without reply in a 16th-tier game – with one player scoring 13 times.Peterborough Rangers swept aside Sawtry Reserves in a Peterborough & District League (PDFL) Division Five clash on Saturday.
      Peterborough Rangers player-manager Dwayne Rankin hit 13 goals in one game
      Michael Uff scored 15 for Thorpe Wood Ranges in their 35-0 win on Saturday
      Rangers’ player manager Dwayne Rankin bagged THIRTEEN of their goals at the Bushfield Leisure Centre to help keep them top of their local league.
      They now boast a plus 77 goal-difference with Tiago Dias with 11, Chris Brown (7), Cameron Guest (6), Daniel Neto (1), Carlos Djalo (1) and Morgan Bartle (1) also on target.
      It was 19-0 at half-time, and Rankin told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire: “I’ve never known a scoreline like that in my life and I have been playing since I was ten.
      “Fair play to them for keeping going but 40-0 – and I’m player-manager and chairman – is my greatest achievement score wise. I’ve never known anything like it.”
      Rangers are new to the division and currently lead Nene Park Feeder by two points.
      The result left Sawtry with a minus 61 goal-difference and second-from-bottom in the table after one win and five defeats from their six league games so far this season.

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      And there was another remarkable thrashing in PDFL Division Four on the same day as Thorpe Wood Rangers beat Parkside Reserves 35-0.
      The FA’s results service shows that Michael Uff bagged 15 goals and Chris Down seven for Thorpe Wood, who trail league leaders Sutton United by six points, but with three games in hand.
      A round-up of the results in the Peterborough Telegraph points out it is ‘not clear how many players the beaten teams fielded’, and comments on social media suggest they may not have started with the full 11.
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      FA to repay £175m Government loan today and Euro 2020 stars will get their bonuses after emergency funding during Covid

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      THE FA will today repay the full £175million government Covid loan – and finally be able to pay England’s Euro 2020 heroes their bonuses.The governing body were forced to go cap in hand for emergency funding last December in order to allow them to keep trading through the effects of the pandemic.
      The FA are set to pay Three Lions players who helped England reach the Euros 2020 finalCredit: PA
      But SunSport understands bosses at Wembley will transfer the full balance back to Whitehall coffers by the close of business.
      And that will at last see them freed from the shackles of the terms of the financing.
      Obstacles that had prevented them rewarding the Three Lions players and staff that reached the final of the Euros last summer.
      All the players have yet to receive any money from the FA for their performances in the tournament.
      This amount is believed to be in the region of £300,000 outstanding per man.

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      The figure is made up of a pre-agreed deal which saw the FA keep 60 per cent of the prize money for the Euros with the rest being spread across players, coaching and backroom staff.
      FA bosses have faced a financial nightmare since the coronavirus hit, with all major sponsors demanding some reductions in the terms of their contracts as a result.
      The shutdown in the game plus empty stadiums has meant the governing body has been unable to meet contractual obligations with each sponsor surrounding tickets, corporate events and player activation.
      England players are yet to receive any payment for their performances at the 2020 EurosCredit: AP
      And in a further blow, commercial director Kathryn Swabrick is leaving her role less than two years after she joined from being the vice president of marketing at PepsiCo.
      That comes on the back of the resignation of Head of Partnerships Dan Kiddle who is quitting to take up a new position at marketing company Pitch.
      The FA have yet to respond to our questions.
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