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Football. Most popular game on the planet isn’t only known for its International games. It’s club football that entertains millions of people around the globe almost every weekend. The English and Spanish leagues are considered as the most popular leagues in the world. But are their clubs popular enough? Here is the answer! For you, we exclusively bring the Top 10 Football Clubs supported on the largest social network in the world – Facebook.
( Note: The number of Facebook Likes of these Football Clubs was taken at the end of January 2013. )
10. FC Bayern Munich
League: German Bundesliga, GermanyCurrent League Position: 1stUEFA Club Ranking: 2Facebook Likes: 6m
9. Fenerbahçe SK
League: Turkcell Super League, TurkeyCurrent League Position: 3rdUEFA Club Ranking: 64Facebook Likes: 6.3m
8. Galatasaray SK
League: Turkcell Super League, TurkeyCurrent League Position: 1stUEFA Club Rank: 44Facebook Likes: 7.9m
7. Liverpool FC
League: Barclays Premier League, EnglandCurrent League Position: 8UEFA Club Ranking: 18Facebook Likes: 11.3m
6. Arsenal FC
League: Barclays Premier League, EnglandCurrent League Position: 5thUEFA Club Ranking: 6Facebook Likes: 13m
5. AC Milan
League: Serie A League, ItalyCurrent League Position: 5thUEFA Club Ranking: 13Facebook Likes: 14.1m
4. Chelsea FC
League: Barclays Premier League, EnglandCurrent League Position: 3rdUEFA Club Ranking: 5Facebook Likes: 15.6m
3. Manchester United FC
League: Barclays Premier League, EnglandCurrent League Position: 1stUEFA CLub Ranking: 3Facebook Likes: 31.3m
2. Real Madrid CF
League: Spanish La Liga, SpainCurrent League Position: 3rdUEFA Club Ranking: 4Facebook Likes: 35.8m
1. FC Barcelona
League: Spanish La Liga, SpainCurrent League Position: 1stUEFA Club Ranking: 1Facebook Likes: 40.2m
Dominating club football for almost a decade, FC Barcelona is supported the most on Facebook with 40.2 million football fans. A couple of Champions League victories in the past 5 years have proved vital for attracting football fans. Known as the best club on the planet today, the Catalan club includes Spaniards like Xavi, Iniesta, Puyol, Pique and the ‘player of the generation’, Lionel Messi. Currently, the Argentine is considered as the most important player for the club for his goal-scoring and skills.
