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Hamburg
A former European champion now languishing in the German second division, Hamburg are in fact a massive club playing in a great stadium. LOCATION: Hamburg, Germany CONTACT: hsv.de, +4940 4155 - 1887, #nurderHSV NICKNAMES: Die Rothosen (The Red Shorts) (Above image by Patrick Kiss, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons)
Lille
A club that shocked everyone with a 2021 Ligue 1 championship, Lille plays in a modern stadium in the industrial heartland of France. LOCATION: Lille, France. CONTACT: losc.fr NICKNAMES: Les Dogues (The Mastiffs) (Above image by Liondartois, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons)
Marseille
Though without a trophy for more than 10 years, Marseille has a long history of success which has built a tremendous fan base in this vibrant port city. LOCATION: Marseille, France CONTACT: om.fr NICKNAMES: Les Phocéens (The Phocaeans) (Above image by Hombrey, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)
Nice
A giant from the 1950s who supplied a moment of magic in the 1990s, Nice are now something of an afterthought in Ligue 1 -- but they're in the French Riviera! LOCATION: Nice, France CONTACT: ogcnice.com, 04.93.71.93.52 NICKNAMES: Les Aiglons (The Eaglets) (Above photo by Mirasol, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons)
Parma
Parma Calcio recently soared from financial disaster back to Serie A, so they offer a top-tier soccer offering in a lovely Italian city. LOCATION: Parma, Emilia-Romagna, halfway between Bologna and Milan. CONTACT: parmacalcio1913.com NICKNAMES: Crociati (The Crusaders)
Ajax
One of the three giant clubs who win everything in the Netherlands, Ajax play in a beautiful, modern stadium in the much-visited city of Amsterdam. LOCATION: Amsterdam, Netherlands CONTACT: ajax.nl, 088 - 18 3 1900 NICKNAMES: de Godenzonen (Sons of the Gods)
Bologna
A solid Serie A outfit recently seen in the Champions League, Bologna also play in a historic stadium in a beautiful and amazing city renowned for its cuisine -- even within Italy! LOCATION: Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, about an hour from Florence. CONTACT: bolognafc.it, +39 0516111111 NICKNAMES: "I Rossoblu" (Red and Blues), "I Felsinei" (The Felsinians),…
Eintracht Frankfurt
One of the oldest and biggest clubs in Germany, Eintracht have actually won just one league title, a handful of cups, and the Europa League. But they offer a great atmosphere in a lovely stadium in one of Europe's biggest and most bustling cities. LOCATION: Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany CONTACT: en.eintracht.de, +49 (0)800 – 743-1899 NICKNAMES:…
Mallorca
Real Club Deportivo (Royal Sporting Club) Mallorca would be an excellent addition to a trip to these sunny Mediterranean isles. LOCATION: Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands off the east coast of the country. CONTACT: rcdmallorca.es/en, (0034) 971221221 NICKNAMES: Los Bermellones (The Vermilions)
PSV Eindhoven
Originally founded as a factory team, PSV has spent 100 years in the top flight of Dutch football and the last 50 playing in Europe. LOCATION: Eindhoven, Netherlands CONTACT: psv.nl, 040 – 2505505, #PSV NICKNAMES: Boeren or farmers in English (Above image by Jan Geerling, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)
