The Football Association

The Football Association (The FA) is the governing body of football in England (and the Crown dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man).

Overview

The FA was established in 1863 and is the oldest football association in the world. It was instrumental in formulating the rules of the modern game and has a special place in the history of the sport. It is a member of UEFA and FIFA, and holds a permanent seat on the International Football Association Board (IFAB).

Related Topics:
1863 - UEFA - FIFA - International Football Association Board

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All of England's professional football clubs must be members of the Football Association. The FA is responsible for the appointment of the management of the England men's and women's national teams, the organization of the FA Cup, the nation's most prestigious cup competion, and is the governing body of the FA Premier League (England's second tier league, The Football League (consisting of The Championship, League One and League Two), is self-governing).

Related Topics:
Men's - Women's - FA Cup - FA Premier League - The Football League - The Championship - League One - League Two

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The FA plays a major role in the development of English football at the grass roots level, through its continuing support of the amateur game, and organizes the National League System.

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