Mitre is the worlds oldest sports brand. The British sportswear and equipment supplier is based in England and owned by the Pentland Group. Established in England in 1817, Mitre is the world's oldest manufacturer of footballs. Mitre currently uses the Mitre Delta V12S Football in competitive professional matches. This includes the Capital One Cup, The Football League, Scottish Premiership and the Football League Trophy.
The Football Association, also known as simply 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.