The Football Association have decided referee Mark Clattenburg will not face disciplinary action over a complaint of an alleged racist comment directed towards Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel, Press Association Sport understands.

Mark Clattenburg will not referee a match for a second weekend running as he prepares to answer accusations from Chelsea.

Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye has been charged with violent conduct following an incident in Saturday’s FA Cup fourth round defeat at Brighton.

THE Football Association last night began the disciplinary hearing into claims that Liverpool striker Luis Suarez racially abused Manchester United defender Patrice Evra.

THE Football Association have launched an investigation into allegations Chelsea and England captain John Terry made racist remarks towards QPR defender Anton Ferdinand during Sunday’s west London derby at Loftus Road.

Liverpool’s Luis Suarez holds up an object thrown from the crowd in Saturday’s derby.

DAVID LUIZ has warned Manchester United that Chelsea are determined to beat them to what would be a sensational Barclays Premier League and Champions League double this season.

Nationwide Building Society have confirmed they will not be renewing their sponsorship of the England team.

David Triesman's alleged comments about England's rival bidders for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup are to come under further scrutiny after football's world governing body announced this evening that the FIFA ethics committee will investigate the statements.

Hull midfielder George Boateng today succeeded in an appeal against his dismissal against Blackburn and his three-match ban has been withdrawn.

THE Football Association, are calling for Aston Villa to ban for life the supporter who struck referee’s assistant Phil Sharp with a coin here on Saturday.

Questions have been asked in the House of Commons about allegations of match-fixing in a Coca-Cola Championship match between Norwich and Derby.

THE Football Association have written to Chelsea coach Avram Grant to ask him to explain his remarks about referee Steve Bennett.

THE Football Association have extended the deadline for Javier Mascherano to respond to his improper conduct charge until 6pm today.

Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz has apologised to Martin Taylor for suggesting the Birmingham defender was a hatchet man.

THE Football Association cast aside their caution yesterday and announced England will join the race to host the 2018 World Cup.

West Ham have confirmed they have agreed a £2m settlement for Carlos Tevez to leave the club.

The Football Association have decided not to take action against Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho for his alleged remark to referee Mike Riley during yesterday’s FA Cup quarter-final tie against Tottenham.

The Football Association will study referee Mike Riley’s report before deciding whether to take action against Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho for his alleged use of the Portuguese word ’puta’.

The Football Association have received appeals for wrongful dismissal from Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor and Chelsea midfielder Mikel Jon Obi, both of whom were sent off in yesterday’s Carling Cup final alongside Gunners defender Kolo Toure.

The Football Association will study video footage of last night’s match between Sheffield United and Aston Villa at Bramall Lane after striker Juan Pablo Angel appeared to elbow Blades captain Chris Morgan.

THE Football Association have accused their Croatian counterparts of failing to execute agreed security measures prior to this month’s Euro 2008 qualifier in Zagreb.

The Football Association have confirmed Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe will not face any further punishment for his alleged ‘bite’ on West Ham midfielder Javier Mascherano.

The Football Association and McDonald’s today announced a new four-year agreement to boost coaching for young players across England.

THE Football Association and FIFA have insisted the punishment handed out to Marco Materazzi for insulting Zinedine Zidane does not set any new precedent.

THE Football Association have written to Blackburn striker Paul Dickov after allegations David Sommeil spat at him.

Rock band Embrace have been chosen to record England's official football World Cup song.

THE Football Association will rely heavily on the advice of Trevor Brooking when they start plotting England’s Euro 2008 qualifying campaign next month.

ENGLAND coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has been asked to appear before the FA’s compliance unit following comments in a newspaper that chief executive Brian Barwick admitted have “not been good for the game’s image.”

The Football Association are considering their response to a series of revelations about England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson by a Sunday newspaper.

David O’Leary admits he is “not shocked” by Mike Newell’s allegations about agents and alleged ‘bung’ payments to managers.

The Football Association have confirmed they are awaiting the match report of referee Rob Styles before considering whether any further action needs to be taken against Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien for Saturday’s horror challenge on Bolton defender Tal Ben Haim.

FIFA has referred the investigation into Harry Kewell’s transfer from Leeds to Liverpool back to the Football Association – more than a year after taking up the case.

The Football Association has apologised after a DVD which claimed to feature the greatest post-war England internationals did not include a single black player.

THE Football Association have launched an inquiry into comments attributed to Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech following his side’s 2-2 Premiership draw at Arsenal.

FIFA maintain any decision over Adrian Mutu’s failed drugs test lies firstly with domestic sporting authorities, but will be monitoring the situation closely.

A CORONER called yesterday for international football matches to proceed only if police from both countries involved are satisfied adequate precautions have been taken to protect fans.

THE Football Association yesterday reaffirmed their commitment to England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson in the wake of reports they want Ottmar Hitzfeld to replace the Swede if he quits after Euro 2004.

The Football Association will continue their enquiries into the activities of John Fashanu after the News of the World reported fresh claims of match-fixing involving the former Wimbledon striker.

The English Football Association today revealed that they have dealt with an unnamed player who tested positive for the banned anabolic steroid nandrolone.

The Football Association this evening announced that its Chief Executive, Adam Crozier, has tendered his resignation.

THE Football Association announced yesterday that no action would be taken against Thierry Henry for alleged use of an elbow against Charlton’s John Robinson, but insisted there were no plans to change the way incidents were reviewed, despite criticism from leading club managers.

The Football Association is attempting to dissuade members of England’s World Cup squad from writing columns or diaries during the tournament in Japan and Korea.

Tottenham have confirmed they will appeal against Teddy Sheringham’s controversial sending-off during their home defeat to Ipswich on Saturday.