THE Football Association celebrates its 150th birthday today.
The world’s oldest FA will hit the big 150 on October 26 and the build up begins today with a special event at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London.
It was on that site in 1863, in the Freemasons’ Tavern, that The FA was founded.
THE Football Association celebrates its 150th birthday today and you can watch it LIVE right here.
The world’s oldest FA will hit the big 150 on October 26 and the build up begins today with a special event at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London.
It was on that site in 1863, in the Freemasons’ Tavern, that The FA was founded.
According to the FA: "Today's event will feature some of the greatest names in English football history coming together to pay tribute to the beautiful game."
Calendar of events for 2013:
Jan 16 - FA150 official launch
Feb 3 - FA England Awards, St. George’s Park
Feb 6 - England v Brazil, Wembley
March 22 - San Marino v England, FIFA World Cup qualifier
March 26 - Montenegro v England, FIFA World Cup qualifier
April 28 - 90 years of Wembley Stadium
May 11 - FA Cup Final, Wembley
May 23 - UEFA Women's Champions League Final, Stamford Bridge
May 25 - UEFA Champions League Final, Wembley Stadium
May 29 - England v Republic of Ireland, Wembley
June – England team tour Brazil
August 10 - National Football Day
August 14 - England v Scotland, Wembley Stadium
Sept 6 - England v Moldova, Wembley, FIFA World Cup qualifier
Sept 10 - Ukraine v England, FIFA World Cup qualifier
Oct 26 - Gala Dinner at the Grand Connaught Rooms
Dec 19 - 150th anniversary of first-ever FA match
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