Football Association chairman David Bernstein has apologised on behalf of the body for their part in the tragic events that occurred on April 15, 1989.
During an FA Cup semi-final at Hillsborough, 96 Liverpool fans lost their lives in a crush that a panel yesterday found was largely avoidable.
Emergency services could have saved 41 of the 96 victims and a large number of police statements were altered to shift the blame onto fans, it was revealed.
Hillsborough itself was chosen for the semi-final despite not having a safety certificate at the time, and Bernstein has now released an unreserved apology for that fact.
"We are deeply sorry this tragedy occurred at a venue the FA selected. This fixture was played in the FA's own competition, and on behalf of the FA I offer a full & unreserved apology," said Bernstein
"It is a matter of extreme regret and sadness that it has taken so long for these findings to be published and the truth to be told."
The FA had previously expressed their "profound sympathy" for the Hillsborough families.
Barney Corkhill
