England U16 player fight was resolved quickly – FA

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England U16 player fight was resolved quickly – FA

BBC Sport · 5 hours ago

The Football Association has said a fight between two England Under-16 players during a training camp in Turkey last year was an "internal matter" that was resolved quickly, with no further disciplinary action to follow. The incident, which resurfaced after footage circulated online, briefly put the spotlight on player conduct and supervision within the FA's youth setup, though the governing body has treated it as a closed matter rather than an ongoing concern.

A video clip lasting around a minute shows two boys fighting over a mobile phone in a hotel room, with punches, kicks and grappling, including one player being put in a headlock and dragged to the floor, while several teammates film and encourage the altercation. The camp took place in Sedi, Turkey, in October 2025, during which the Under-16s played matches against Turkey, Wales and Portugal, as well as against Portugal and Wales in November 2025. An FA spokesperson confirmed the matter was addressed at the time it occurred.

  • FA says U16 player fight in Turkey was quickly resolved internally.
  • Viral clip shows two players fighting over a phone in a hotel room.
  • Incident occurred during October 2025 training camp; no further action planned.

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