Tag: rules

8 October 2026 Off

Martin Sherif: Everton forward fined for breaching betting rules

By Total Football News

Everton forward Martin Sherif has been fined £5,000 by the Football Association for breaching its betting rules over a 15-month period.

The 20-year-old admitted having caused, permitted or enabled 61 bets on games between 20 November 2024 and 12 February 2026.

In his defence, Sherif said he did not place any of the bets himself but admitted they came from accounts in his name and which he funded.

An independent

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16 September 2026 Off

Premier League: What are the rules for academy players, and are they paid?

By Total Football News

It is common for many club academies to offer educational programmes for their academy players, in order to ensure that they are balancing football with academic studies and gaining valuable qualifications.

This is done in a number of ways. Some clubs put their own schools inside their club’s academy training facilities, while others partner with local schools or have agreements with that player’s existing school to balance educational work with

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31 July 2026 Off

Chelsea fined £10m for breaching agent rules

By Total Football News

Chelsea have been fined £10m and given a suspended ban from registering new players for two transfer windows for breaching rules relating to payments to agents between 2009 and 2022.

But the club have had a six-point deduction, which was suspended until 30 June 2027, “set aside” on appeal.

Owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital self-reported 74 breaches of Football Association rules when they purchased the club in 2022.

Chelsea

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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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13 April 2026 Off

West Brom say they have fully complied with P&S rules

By Total Football News

West Brom did not confirm the charge, but did indicate there was an issue.

“West Bromwich Albion acknowledges media reports relating to the club’s compliance with the EFL’s profitability and sustainability (P&S) rules,” a statement read.

“The club considers that it has fully complied with the P&S rules. The club will continue to co-operate with the EFL’s Club Financial Reporting Unit and looks forward to resolving this matter.

“It would

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29 November 2025 Off

Daniel Farke: Man City ‘bend rules’ says Leeds United manager

By Total Football News

Daniel Farke accused Gianluigi Donnarumma of feigning injury to “bend the rules” as Manchester City denied his Leeds team a precious Premier League point on Saturday at Etihad Stadium.

The visitors got off to the worse possible start with Phil Foden scoring inside the first minute, before Josko Gvardiol doubled the hosts’ advantage before the break.

However, Leeds rallied after the break after a change of tactics and formation, with

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6 October 2025 Off

Tottenham: American tech entrepreneur Brooklyn Earick rules out formal takeover bid

By Total Football News

American tech entrepreneur Brooklyn Earick has ruled out making a formal takeover bid for Tottenham.

Tottenham “unequivocally rejected” an informal expression of interest from a consortium led by Earick last month and insisted the club was not for sale.

But UK takeover and merger rules dictated that, having had an expression of interest rejected, Earick’s consortium needed to make an offer by 24 October or announce they would not do

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