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:
“In this dream that dogs me I am part
Of a silent crowd walking under a wall,
Leaving a football match, perhaps, or a pit,
All moving the same way.”
—Philip Larkin (1922–1986)
“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)