‘Effective June 1,’ English FA Bans Transgender From Women’s Football

The Football Association of England has announced that transgender women will be banned from participating in women’s football starting June 1. The decision follows a ruling by the UK Supreme Court on April 16, which held that, under equalities law, a woman is defined by biological sex. The association cited this as a key factor in updating its policy. In a statement released by the English FA on Thursday, the association said it remains committed to making football accessible but must align with the current legal definitions and ensure fairness…

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Liverpool Head Coach Arne Slot Banned For Two Matches

Liverpool manager Arne Slot will be absent from the touchline for Wednesday’s home game against Newcastle after receiving a two-match suspension and a hefty fine for his actions during the Merseyside derby. The controversy arose after James Tarkowski’s stoppage-time equaliser secured a 2-2 draw for Everton at Goodison Park on February 12, leading to chaotic scenes. Referee Michael Oliver sent off Slot, his assistant Sipke Hulshoff, Liverpool’s Curtis Jones, and Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucouré. On Wednesday, the FA announced that an independent regulatory commission had sanctioned Everton, Liverpool, Slot, and…

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