The Football Association announced on Thursday that Greg Dyke's appointment as its new independent chairman has been formally ratified by the governing body's council.
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Dyke, 65, is scheduled to take over from David Bernstein on July 13.
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Bernstein is stepping down from the role after two and a half years because he has reached the maximum age limit of 70.
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"I'm flattered that the FA council has unanimously supported my appointment as chairman of the FA and I am looking forward to taking up the role in July," said Dyke.
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"I will be outlining my priorities for the future of the FA in due course."