The leagues around the world are fully underway with the usual favorites edging towards the top in most of the leagues and so many interesting battles, derbies and other continental and domestic duels. here are some of the best Club sides to support for Fans that are new to football or want to switch allegiance to another side or wanting to add an extra team to support after all, its not just players that have a right to a transfer, Fans can also choose and re -choose clubs.
These are the 11 exciting teams to follow
11.Fenerbahche
Mourinho when he joined the Turkish giants
for those that are attracted to star profile, Mourinho`s move to Turkey offers an adventure, an increase in the fan base and trophies for any Club and with some trademark controversies. The great tactician will also provide an improvement to the standard of the league in general and more exposure to the Super Lig.
10. Inter Miami
Messi has illuminated the American league
The great man Messi has been able to pull in former colleagues and friends into his team in America players like Suarez, Alba and Busquests, The trio were in the all conquering Barca team of the past decade. even their coach Gerardo Martino also coached in the Nou camp and Messi`s international team, they have more than 15 million followers on Instagram, Messi`s impact have boosted club revenue and their trophy cabinet. it is most likely a swansong for the Argentine, this is an opportunity for fans to enjoy and cherish.
9. Al Nassr
CR7 has made the Asia league a home for super stars.
Cristiano Ronaldo`s entry into Saudi Arabia increased globally the interest of football in the middle east and also attracted other stars to the Asia league most notably Benzama, Neymar and Mane(Ronaldo` team mate) the portugues superstar helped his club to a historic Arab champions cup in 2023. like Messi, this is almost the final phase of their careers and as a fan these defining moments will be worth it.
8.Leverkusen
What better time to join the German champions, Alonso helped them to a historic league and cup double and also, an unbeaten season, so far they have shown that this last season was not a fluke winning both matches so far and are among the early pacesetter in the newly revamped champions league, they held former German champions Bayern Munich to a draw and are still brimming with confidence and a style.
7.Atalanta
Lookman was the MVP at the finals
The Italian outfit based in Bergamo finally arrived, in recent years they have played with a ruthlessness and quality that shook Serie A and Europe and last season won the Europa League with their longest serving coach to date Gasperini, also finishing runners up in the Coppa Italia,the 2023/2024 season was their best it had the silverware their consistency deserved. They have started well in the champions league and are one of the best choices for fans wanting to enjoy a modest club that is doing well against the established sides.
The biggest rivalry in recent English history
6.Liverpool
The Reds may have lost their iconic coach Klopp but have an almost seamless transition with Slot having taken over, they are on top the EPL table and are also doing remarkably well in the champions league. with their rich heritage of success it is certain that as a fan you` ll never walk alone success will definitely follow.
5.Manchester City
The most dominant English club at the moment the Blues have been at the top for a while with six EPL titles from 7 attempts, 4 in succession and the champions league won with the other major domestic titles in the 2022/2023 season becoming only the second English side to win the treble. They have multiple charges in court but are still very consistent on the football pitch and a very difficult nut to crack. City are favorites in any competition they enter and offer real value and a time well spent for any fan that anticipates success.
4.Arsenal
Friends for life
The gunners are theoretically the best side capable of usurping City domestically, Arteta`s single mindedness in chasing the elusive EPL(which was won during the Arsene Wenger years, 2004 to be precise, the old fans still have fond memories of the Invincibles) title with his attractive brand of football,it gives all their fans a sense of hope that it is getting very possible. They are unbeaten so far this season and came very close to defeating Manchester City at the Etihad stadium even with a man down.They took down PSG in the champions league group encounter, the fans can only start believing, its indeed a great time.
3.PSG
The french giants are rebuilding, without the array of superstars previously at their disposal, they are always guaranteed the french title such is their dominance so far having won the most with 12 titles, they have 8 titles in the past decade. backed by the Qatar Sports Investments since 2011, they have the financial might necessary to compete at the highest level, they are now trying to achieve success in the European champions league with the model tried out by Manchester City, of building teams without the most high profile type but rather, with promising talents that can fit into a highly efficient winning side. The Parisian fans can only get excited although have not started so well in Europe but they have all that is needed to aim for the top.
2.Barcelona
The Spanish giants have the best set of exciting young super stars notably Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana, he was a revelation at the european championship helping the Spanish to win the tournament and extend their lead as the most successful team at the european flagship tournament, In Pedri,Fati,Cubarsi,Balde, Lopez and Garcia they have a bedrock of youngsters that can compete with the very best,Olmo,Stegen and Raphinha providing depth and with the iconic Lewandowski giving them world class experience and a bag full of goals. their new coach Flick has everything needed to compete in all fronts, what else can a fan wish for?
- Real Madrid
Eternal champions
The most popular football club and clearly the most successful, the defending champions league winners are a class apart how else can it be explained? a team with 15 European titles with their nearest challengers not even having 8 titles and with all modesty will not even reach that mark this season, they have a fine collection of galaticos led by Vinicius,Rodrygo,Bellingham, veterans Carvajal and Modric(6 titles won a record) and the most recent addition Mbappe, this does not by any means exhaust their star players at their disposal. never a team that can be written of, the European competition seems to be a destiny, it is left to be seen how soon they can adapt to this newly restructured format of the champions league. fans can be assured of success their manager the charismatic and prudent Ancelotti having won five as a coach and two as a player, his son and assistant Davide providing the modern insight to football, This partnership has provided so much success already and can only get better. It is almost impossible to knock them off the Perch of European football no wonder they have the most fans.
