the Football Association
/ðə ˈfʊtbɔːl əsəʊsieɪʃn/, /ðə ˈfʊtbɔːl əsəʊʃieɪʃn/
/ðə ˈfʊtbɔːl əsəʊsieɪʃn/, /ðə ˈfʊtbɔːl əsəʊʃieɪʃn/
the FA
- the organization that controls the sport of football (soccer) in England and Wales
足球协会:控制英格兰和威尔士足球运动的组织 CultureThe Football Association was established in 1863 to decide the rules of the game of football. It controls the way game is played in England and Wales and is responsible for all English and Welsh international football. It tries to encourage the playing of football by men, women and children and organizes several competitions each year. Its members include representatives from the different professional and non-professional football leagues.