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How is the English Football League related to The FA?

  • Self-governing, subject to FA's sanctions

  • Directly controlled by The FA

  • No relation to The FA

  • Part of the Premier League

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The English Football League, which consists of the three fully professional divisions below the Premier League, is self-governing but subject to The FA's sanctions. This means that while it operates independently, it must adhere to the rules and regulations set forth by The FA.
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