Uk Football Teams

Introduction

One of the most prominent sports in the entire planet is the UK football or widely known as soccer. Fans from European and South American nations are crazy about it. There are hundreds of leagues and thousands of soccer players that exist in these soccer-driven countries. However, there are no other soccer fans that are more enthusiastic for the sport than the fans from Wales, Ireland, Scotland and England. Football has become a religion for these individuals.

History

The history of the UK football can be traced back during the year 1170, when a traveler in the UK wrote about young individuals kicking a ball. Both Kings Henry V and Edward II banned men from playing soccer during the 12th and 13th centuries for fear that it would affect their skills in archery. The sport became alive again when it was legalized during the 19th century. Since then, it became a global hit that captivated the attention of millions of fans from around the globe.

No other football league in the planet is as well known and popular than the Premier League in the UK. Tickets for a single game in such league are very difficult to obtain due to its popularity. Such league is basically composed of the best players and teams in the planet. The best soccer clubs in the planet are in this prominent soccer league. Here are some of most famous soccer clubs in the UK football:

Features

Chelsea
Chelsea is certainly one of the most recognized football clubs in the planet. They have been champions for three times during the year 2005, 2006 and 1955. This football club has also won other prestigious leagues and cups such as FA cup for five times, UEFA cup twice and League Cup for four times.

Chelsea’s stadium is in Stamford Bride located in West London. This stadium has a ground capacity of nearly 43,000 individuals. They also have museum in such location that is open on regular days for individuals that are interested in football history and museums.

Arsenal
The Arsenal Gunners have been in the top division in the UK for successive seasons since the 1919 season. They have been champion for 13 times since its early entry in the division. The Gunners have also achieved a record that seems to be unbreakable and that was to stay undefeated for the entire season during the season 2003-2004. Arsenal Gunners have been both cup and league champions for three times during 1998, 2002 and 1971.

Manchester United
Manchester United is the most decorated and successful professional soccer club in the UK. They have won the league cup in 11 occasions since their early entry in the division. They have also won twice in the UEFA champions League during the years 1999 and 2008. There are several well-known players in the history of the UK football club that includes David Beckham, Bobby Charlton, Eric Cantona and Ryan Giggs.

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