Michel Platini has congratulated The FA on its 150th anniversary.

English football’s governing body will celebrate its landmark birthday with a number of high-profile events throughout 2013 and the UEFA President has thanked The FA for its contribution to the world’s favourite game.

Platini said: “On behalf of UEFA I would like to congratulate The Football Association on this wonderful landmark - their 150th anniversary.

“It is a milestone that is worthy of celebration by the entire worldwide football family. Also, UEFA has only existed for a fraction of this time.

“We were honoured to play our part in celebrating the anniversary of the oldest football association in the world.

“To my mind, it is logical that this season's UEFA Champions League Final will be played at the new Wembley - the new home of The Football Association.

“Furthermore, the UEFA Women's Champions League Final, the UEFA European Women’s U17 Championship Finals and UEFA Congress will also take place in England during the next 12 months.

“We thank The Football Association for its contribution to creating, fostering and building our sport.

“And on behalf of UEFA and its member associations, we wish you another 150 years of success in helping to further strengthen and develop football worldwide.”

Watch Platini's full message in the media gallery above