Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 60109

Football: Governing Bodies

Tabled: 16 June 2025
Answered: 30 June 2025

Question

Patrick Hurley

LabourSouthport

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will support the establishment of an independent governing body for futsal that complies with (a) FIFA and (b) UEFA regulations but operates outside of the control of the Football Associat

Answer

Stephanie Peacock
Internationally, FIFA and UEFA recognise the Football Association as the recognised National Governing Body (NGB) for football, including futsal, in England.Domestic recognition of an NGB in England is a matter for Sport England in coordination as appropr...

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