The Top 5 Soccer Clubs In Europe
In a soccer scoreboards feature, we take a look at the best clubs in Europe at the moment.
Soccer is the most played and watched sport in the world. The European leagues are generally considered the best, and they attract the most coverted players, particularly the Spanish and English leagues. The top five soccer clubs in Europe are as follows:
Manchester United:
Manchester United (nick named the Red Devils) was founded in 1878. It is one of the most affluent teams with millions of fans from all across the world. This club is worth $1,800 million and the soccer scoreboards show that it has won 18 league titles, Some of the famous players in this team are the 3 British players Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs and Rio Ferdinand. This club is now owned by an |American, Malcolm Glazer.
Real Madrid:
Real Madrid is a Spanish association football club. It is the world’s richest soccer club in terms of the revenue. On the other hand, the team value is estimated to be around $1,353 million, that makes them second in line after Manchester United. They have won 31 league titles in addition to 17 Spanish cups, 2 UEFA cups and 3 international cups. They, like other big teams such as liverpool and Manchester United, have a huge fan following across the globe. The names of a few top class players in this club are Kaka, Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, Gonzalo Higuain and Ronaldo.
Arsenal:
Arsenal Football club (also known as the Gunners) has won around 18 league titles and 10 FA cups. It is said to be the third most valuable club in Europe, worth $1.2 million. They have millions of supporters worldwide which like to call themselves ‘Gooners,’ inspired from ‘The Gunners’. Their successful women’s football team is well followed. Cesc Fabregas, Carlos Vela, Robin van Persie, and Denilson are some of its most famous players.
Liverpool:
This team has a great history. It was founded in 1892. Like its rivals Manchester United, it has also won 18 league titles. It is owned by George Gillett Jr. and Thomas O. Hicks. Also known as ‘The Reds’, this club is worth $ 1,050 million. Besides league titles is has also won seven FA Cups and the same number of the League Cups. They have also won five European cups which makes them one of the most successful sides in the European competition. They have the perhaps the greatest following across the world. Steven Gerrard (currently the captain), Fernando Toress, Lucus Levia and Joe Cole are some of its popular players.
Chelsea:
Founded in 1905, this club does not have the history of the other clubs, but in recent years has seen great success. This club is owned by the Russian Roman Abramovich, and his cash has been largely responsible for their success. They have won around six FA cups and four League cups, not to forget the UEFA Cup twice. With outstanding performances they, like the other top four clubs have massive global support. Some of its great players are John Terry, Frank Lampard, Ashley Cole and Michael Essien.
For more information on European football clubs, go to:
en.wikipedia.org
