Football The Football Association,known as the FA,is the governing body of football in England,and the Crown dependencies of Jersey,Guernsey and the Isle of Man. Formed in 1863,it is the oldest football association in the world and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the amateur and professional game in its territory.The FA is a member of both UEFA and FIFA and holds a permanent seat on the International Football Association Board(IFAB).All of England's professional football teams are members of the Football Association. The major teams compete in for a trophy title known as the FA Cup.Football • The Football Association, known as the FA ,is the governing body of football in England, and the Crown dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. Formed in 1863, it is the oldest football association in the world and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the amateur and professional game in its territory. The FA is a member of both UEFA and FIFA and holds a permanent seat on the International Football Association Board(IFAB). All of England's professional football teams are members of the Football Association. The major teams compete in for a trophy title known as the FA Cup