Top 3 Destinations for Soccer Fanatics

“Some people believe football is a matter of life and death. I’m very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that.” – Bill Shankly, Former Scottish Soccer Star and Manager

Everybody loves the beautiful game of soccer. More popularly referred to as ‘football,’ soccer is one of the few sports that is loved and followed by billions of people across the world. Fans literally get obsessed with the club they support. Soccer stars are worshipped as Gods.

 

Let’s take a look at the top 3 destinations in the world for soccer enthusiasts.

 

  

FC Barcelona is one of the or perhaps the most legendary soccer club on the planet. In terms of number of trophies won, it is the most successful club in the world with a staggering 86 trophies which include 24 league titles and 5 Champions league triumphs. In 2009, it became the first club in the world to win 6 trophies in a calendar year. Some of the famous current players include Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Andres Iniesta, etc. among many others.

FC Barcelona plays its home matches at stadium Camp Nou. Camp Nou is one of the largest stadiums in the world with a seating capacity of nearly 100,000 spectators.

 

One can find American Airlines flight booking or Lufthansa flight booking to Barcelona at attractive prices.

  

Madrid is the majesty of two Spanish powerhouses – Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. 

Real Madrid’s history is almost as illustrious as FC Barcelona’s.  Affectionately called ‘Los Blancos,’ (English: The Whites), Real Madrid holds the record of the maximum number of Champions League and Spanish League victories. The club has been crowned European champions 11 times and won the La Liga 32 times. Some of the famous current players include Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Sergio Ramos, etc. Santiago Bernabéu is their home stadium and the club is presently managed by former French soccer legend Zinedine Zidane.

Atletico’s history might not be as celebrated as that of Barcelona or Real’s but has emerged as one of the most successful clubs in recent years. They have won the Spanish title 10 times and have reached the Champions League finals twice. Currently managed by former Atletico player Diego Simeone, some of their present stars include Fernando Torres, Antoine Griezmann, Diego Godin, etc.

 

Manchester 

Manchester is home to two major English Premier Clubs – Manchester United and Manchester City. 

Manchester United is the most successful club of England with a record 20 premier league titles and 3 Champions League victories. Manchester United is the only English club to have won the treble of domestic cup, domestic title and Champions league. Their home stadium, Old Trafford is counted among the most iconic soccer stadiums in the world.

Manchester City is another major Premier League Club having won the English League 4 times. Presently under the helm of Pep Guardiola, the club’s present roster includes players like Sergio Aguero, Yaya Toure, David Silva, etc.

 

So pack your bags and grab some cheap airline tickets and fly to these popular soccer destinations. You can find American Airlines flight reservations and Lufthansa flight reservations to these three destinations year-round. 

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