Football In Wales
Association football in Wales is governed by the Football Association of Wales (FAW), which was established in 1876. The FAW oversees the Wales national football team and the Welsh football league system. Popularity and attendances for club matches varies across the country, with the largest cities/towns such as Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and Wrexham having the largest followings.
In May 2012 the FAW, Scottish Football Association and the Football Association of Ireland formally declared an interest in co-hosting UEFA Euro 2020.
Read more about Football In Wales: Welsh Teams in The English Leagues, Cup Competitions, Qualification For European Competitions
Famous quotes containing the words football and/or wales:
“Idon’t enjoy getting knocked about on a football field for other people’s amusement. I enjoy it if I’m being paid a lot for it.”
—David Storey (b. 1933)
“I just come and talk to the plants, really—very important to talk to them, they respond I find.”
—Charles, Prince Of Wales (b. 1948)