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The Football Association facts for kids

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The Football Association (the FA) is the organization that controls English football.

Formed in 1863, it is the oldest football association in the world. It is responsible for overseeing the amateur and professional game in England and the islands of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man.

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  • Original laws of the game 1863

    Photo of the original hand written 'Laws of the game' for association Football drafted for and behalf of The Football Association by Ebenezer Cobb Morley in 1863 on display at the National Football Museum, Manchester.

  • The FA Cup Trophy

    The FA Cup trophy used from 1992 to 2013

  • Prince William of Wales RAF

    Prince William is the current President of the FA

  • Greg Dyke from acrofan

    Greg Dyke was The Football Association chairman between 2013 and 2016

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