Football Association 'far too slow' to implement proper child protection measures
The report by Clive Sheldon QC said the governing body was guilty of 'significant institutional failings'
Mar 17, 13:22
FA to publish findings of review into historic sexual abuse
The Sheldon Review looks at how abuse reports made between 1970 and 2005 were handled.
Mar 17, 08:10
Man in 70s from Cambridge arrested over alleged historical sex abuse in football
Police arrest a man in his 70s from Cambridge in relation to allegations of historical child sex abuse in football.
Jan 27, 11:26
Police identify 155 potential suspects in football child sexual abuse probe
The number of potential suspects in the child sexual abuse in football investigation has risen to 155, according to the National Police Chiefs' Council.
Dec 21, 10:26
Police: '83 potential child sex abuse victims from 98 football clubs'
Police announce that 83 potential suspects of child sex abuse have been identified in 98 football clubs.
Dec 9, 09:06
Lawrie McMenemy "horrified" by abuse allegations
Former Southampton manager Lawrie McMenemy says that he is "disgusted and horrified" by the allegations of child sex abuse at the club.
Dec 8, 16:33
Clive Sheldon QC to lead FA review into child sex abuse in football
The FA announces that Clive Sheldon QC will lead a review into allegations of historic child sexual abuse, replacing Kate Gallafent just one week after she was appointed.
Dec 6, 09:21
Police: '350 victims of sexual abuse in football clubs come forward'
Police announce that around 350 people have come forward to report allegations of sexual abuse in football clubs.
Dec 1, 14:49
Eric Bristow says sorry for calling football's sex abuse victims "wimps"
Former darts player Eric Bristow apologises for calling football's sexual abuse victims "wimps".
Nov 30, 10:05
Barry Bennell charged with indecent assault
Former football coach Barry Bennell is charged with eight offences of indecent assault on a boy under the age of 14.
Nov 29, 17:01
Police to investigate historic sex abuse in youth football in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester Police announce that an investigation has been launched into historic child sex abuse in the area's youth football system.
Nov 28, 18:47
Paedophile ex-coach Barry Bennell in hospital after being found unconscious
Former football coach Barry Bennell, who is at the centre of a historical child sex abuse scandal, is taken to hospital after being found unconscious.
Nov 28, 16:54
FIFA 'monitoring' child sex abuse allegations in English football
FIFA confirms that it will "monitor" allegations of child sex abuse in English football.
Nov 28, 11:55
Premier League: 'No complacency in safeguarding young players'
The Premier League release a statement insisting that there is "no complacency" on their part when it comes to the safeguarding of young players.
Nov 25, 20:02
South coast club 'implicated in abuse claims'
A "leading" south coast club is reportedly named as part of the investigation into historic child sex offences by football coaches.
Nov 25, 19:42
Ex-player 'raped 50 to 100 times' by coach
Former footballer Chris Unsworth alleges that he was raped "between 50 and 100 times" as a child by ex-Crewe Alexandra coach Barry Bennell.
Nov 25, 19:29
Greg Clarke: 'FA will do its all to help sex abuse victims'
Greg Clarke offers his support to Andy Woodward and the other former players to have come forward alleging sexual abuse, and promises to raise the profile of the issue.
Nov 24, 19:31
Ex-Man City footballer David White alleges he was sexually abused as a child
Former Manchester City footballer David White claims that he was sexually abused as a child.
Nov 23, 18:27
