Thousands of football games are played in hundreds of teams every year, various transfers are made, and countless awards ceremonies are held. Accordingly, the number of fans of these clubs increases or decreases every year. While some are loyal fans, others can change the club they admire because of player transfers, the number of team wins that year, and more. Here are the five teams with the most fans.
1. Real Madrid
Although Ronaldo's departure is expected to plummet the number of fans, the Kings club has not lost its leadership. The club, founded in 1902, has a record 13 Champions League titles. It has 33 wins in La Liga. Apart from social media, it is said to have over 500 million followers worldwide. With a capacity of over 81,000 people, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium is a must-see if you're visiting Spain. Overall, it was a mistake to come back from Madrid and not see a game from what is considered the best club in the world.
2. Barcelona
Barcelona, more than 100 million more fans than the third place. It was established in 1899. Camp Nou, located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, opened its doors to more than 99,000 fans. The first thing that comes to mind in Barcelona is the Argentine Messi. Messi is second on the list of players with the most goals in the European Cup and Champions League. Having one of the best players in the world explains why the club has a huge number of loyal fans. Also, watching the Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid, a record-breaking legendary club, is definitely a must-see experience for all fans.
3. Manchester
Although it was founded in 1878, it continued its struggle on the greenfields in 1902 under the current name we all know and love. Old Trafford, with a capacity of 74,000+ people, The club have won the Champions League three times, two of them under Alex Ferguson. Between 1986 and 2013, the club won a total of 38 trophies: 13 Premier League titles, 5 FA Cups and 2 Champions League titles. In announcing his retirement, no matter which team they prefer, are saddened by the end of his saga and his retirement from the team.
4. Juventus
The Juventus Stadium, where the club hosts home games (the Allianz Arena has some sponsorship), has a capacity of 41,000. On December 7, 2018, the number of stadiums set a record for the match between Italy and Inter Milan in Serie A. 35 in Serie A, 13 in Coppa Italia, 8 in Italian Super Cup and 2 in Champions League. Juventus hadn't lost the title in Serie A since 2011, and the news of Ronaldo's move from Real Madrid to Juventus in 2018 caused a stir. There is no doubt that much of the credit for the Juventus club's huge number of fans is due to the football superstar.
5. Chelsea
The list of English clubs continues. Chelsea Football Club, nicknamed the Blues, retirees, was founded in 1905 and is currently headquartered in London. To be sure, there are always many people who love the city. The club has only won the Champions League once in 2012.
