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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. They are currently bossing the Dutch domestic league. LOCATION: Eindhoven, Netherlands CONTACT: psv.nl, 040 – 2505505, #PSV NICKNAMES: Boeren or farmers in English
RB Leipzig
Often called the most-hated club in Germany, this modern creation in the world of football has seen success and controversy in its brief existence. (Above photo by Steffen Prößdorf, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons) LOCATION: Leipzig, Saxony, Germany CONTACT: rbleipzig.com, +49 341 124797 777 NICKNAMES: Die Roten Bullen, German for "The Red Bulls"
Villarreal
An up-and-coming club in La Liga, based out of a coastal city famous for ceramics, Villarreal CF captured their first European Trophy since 2004‘s Intertoto Cup when they downed Man U in penalty kicks (11-10) and won the 2021 Europa League. (Above photo by Millars, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.) LOCATION: Villarreal, on the east…
Las Palmas
Fútbol probably won’t be your primary reason for visiting the Canary Islands, but if you are headed that way for sun, outdoor fun and relaxation, you should take an evening to explore the real local culture by seeing Los Amarillos of UD Las Palmas play a game. (Above photo by ZenHP on ShutterStock) LOCATION: Las Palmas de Gran…
Manchester City Women
A rising giant like their male counterparts, City Women play in a modern, comfortable stadium on the same campus in Manchester and are packed with international stars. LOCATION: Manchester CONTACT: mancity.com/manchester-city-women / +44 (0)161 444 1894/ #ManCity NICKNAMES: The Citizens, The Blues, City
Como 1907
It is probably not why you will be in beautiful, lakeside Como, but the fast-rising local football club -- supported by the actual residents of the city -- is well worth a visit anyway, if only to grab a pregame sandwich or beer from a yacht club's floating bar on a world-famous lake. LOCATION: Como,…
Mainz 1905
A historic club that struggled mightily before rising recently back to the Bundesliga -- aided in part by a very famous former player and manager. LOCATION: Mainz, Germany CONTACT: mainz05.de, 06131 375500, #Mainz05 NICKNAMES: Die Nullfünfer (the 05ers), Karnevalsverein (Carnival club) Above image by Lacu Schienred, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Heart of Midlothian
A once-great club that still sees some glorious days and offers traditional football in the grand city of Edinburgh. LOCATION: Edinburgh, Scotland CONTACT: heartsfc.co.uk/, 0333 043 1874 NICKNAMES: Hearts, Jambos (Above image by Warburton1368, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons)
