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Andy Burnham: Prime Minister says drinking ban in stands at football matches could be scrapped | Football News
23 September 2026 Off

Andy Burnham: Prime Minister says drinking ban in stands at football matches could be scrapped | Football News

By Total Football News

Prime Minister Andy Burnham still wants to see beer return to football stands.

Currently, it is against the law to drink in the stands at football game. It was made illegal in 1985 due to concerns about hooliganism.

But Burnham – an Everton fan – said before he entered Downing Street that such a ban was wrong.

And, speaking while on a trip to the UN in New York, he

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Man Utd ban 685 fan accounts after touting probe
11 September 2026 Off

Man Utd ban 685 fan accounts after touting probe

By Total Football News

Manchester United have banned 685 accounts and either sanctioned or warned 464 supporters following a ticket touting investigation.

United began their investigation in July, triggering widespread protests from supporters who feared they were about to get their season tickets confiscated and had not been told why there was a problem.

The club subsequently amended the wording of warning emails being issued, accepted they had underestimated how many fans shared account

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West Brom: What does Aune Heggebo’s deception of a match official ban mean for football?
21 August 2026 Off

West Brom: What does Aune Heggebo’s deception of a match official ban mean for football?

By Total Football News

Heggebo was charged with misconduct, contrary to FA Rule E3.1, by the Football Association on Tuesday.

In his defence, West Brom argued that the ball took a deflection off the goalkeeper before making contact with Heggebo’s hand.

The Baggies claim it affected the ball’s trajectory and left the player with “less than 0.1 of a second” to react.

Given the accidental nature of the handball, the club argued, it could

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Mykhailo Mudryk: Chelsea winger cleared to play again with immediate effect after doping ban resolved | Football News
31 July 2026 Off

Mykhailo Mudryk: Chelsea winger cleared to play again with immediate effect after doping ban resolved | Football News

By Total Football News

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been cleared to return to play after his doping ban was resolved.

The 25-year-old has not played competitively since November 2024 after he was suspended for four years for failing a drug test, which revealed the presence of a low concentration of meldonium, a prohibited substance, two years ago.

Mudryk filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) while changes to World

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Players found guilty of discrimination face 10-game ban under new FA rules | Football News
30 July 2026 Off

Players found guilty of discrimination face 10-game ban under new FA rules | Football News

By Total Football News

Players found guilty of discrimination face serving at least 10-game bans under enhanced Football Association rules.

In past seasons, suspensions of between six and 12 games have been recommended for aggravated breaches – defined as any misconduct including an express or implied reference to ethnic origin, colour, race, nationality, religion, sex, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation or disability.

The rules also apply to managers and other officials, and a statement

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Leif Davis: Ipswich Town full-back given three-match ban for violent conduct
14 March 2026 Off

Leif Davis: Ipswich Town full-back given three-match ban for violent conduct

By Total Football News

Ipswich Town full-back Leif Davis has been given a three-match ban after being charged with violent conduct.

An incident in the 27th minute of last weekend’s game with Leicester City was not seen by match officials but was caught on video.

Davis admitted the charge, but claimed the automatic penalty was excessive, but the ban was upheld by a disciplinary panel.

“Following a week of frustration regarding officiating, I

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Ross McCrorie: Bristol City defender given three-game ban by FA
10 January 2026 Off

Ross McCrorie: Bristol City defender given three-game ban by FA

By Total Football News

Bristol City forward Harry Cornick was also given a three-game ban for violent conduct for his part in the melee, while midfielder Joe Williams has also been charged along with Millwall goalkeeper Joel Coleman and coach Dave Livermore.

In addition to the individual sanctions, both clubs have also been charged by the FA.

Of the players charged, only McCrorie actually featured in the game, having come off the bench for

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Sandro Tonali: Newcastle player signed contract extension during betting ban
23 October 2025 Off

Sandro Tonali: Newcastle player signed contract extension during betting ban

By Total Football News

Tonali has not looked back.

It was just 14 months ago that the midfielder returned to action for Newcastle after serving his suspension.

And he has become indispensable.

Howe’s subsequent decision to shift Tonali to the number six role unlocked something in both the Italian and, indeed, this side as they went on to end a 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy and qualify for the Champions League last

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Fabio Paratici ban: Sporting director returns to Tottenham Hotspur after 30-month Fifa ban
18 October 2025 Off

Fabio Paratici ban: Sporting director returns to Tottenham Hotspur after 30-month Fifa ban

By Total Football News

Tottenham Hotspur have announced that Fabio Paratici will return to his role of sporting director two and a half years after he was banned by Fifa.

BBC Sport reported in May that talks were under way about a possible comeback for the 53-year-old.

Paratici will hold the position of joint sporting director with Johan Lange and oversee Spurs’ men’s football strategy including performance development, scouting and recruitment.

He resigned from

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Chris Wilder: Sheffield United boss says he would appeal against a touchline ban
2 October 2025 Off

Chris Wilder: Sheffield United boss says he would appeal against a touchline ban

By Total Football News

Wilder was also critical of the appointment of referee Adam Herczeg, who has been overseeing matches in the English Football League (EFL) since 2022-23, and was in charge of his third Championship game this season.

“We all make mistakes, managers and players included, but it seems we are a testing ground for referees,” he added.

“If there are up-and-coming referees, why hasn’t the referee had more Championship games this season?

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