Football is the most popular sport in the world. It is enjoyed by millions of people of varying abilities in almost every country. The majority of countries around the world have an established football league system which is made up of the countryâs top club teams. This series of articles will look at some of the most competitive domestic league competitions around the world. The first part will cover European Leagues and the second will cross the Atlantic ocean and look at the leading South American teams.
Widely touted as the greatest league in the world, the English Premier League is shown all over the world on a weekly basis. It runs from August through until May and consists of Englandâs top 20 teams. Stars such as Fernando Torres, Cesc Fabregas and Wayne Rooney play their trade here.