The most watched football leagues in the world

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The most watched football leagues in the world. BeSoccer

Football is, by far, the most popular sport on the planet right now. With over 3 billion fans the world over, the sport has truly captured the hearts and minds of fans from every continent. It is played on a regional, local, national, and international level, and it has been a mainstay of the Olympics since 1908.

With such a towering popularity, it wouldn’t surprise many to find that football leagues are some of the most watched sporting events in a lot of countries. But the question we pose is, “What are the most popular football leagues in the world?” We will answer that question in this article.

English Premier League

The sport as we come to know it today has its origins in 1800s England, so it will come as no surprise to learn that the English Premier League (EPL) is one of the most popular football leagues in the world. Not only is the EPL watched all over England (and the UK in general), but it is also followed by fans from all over the world. Some of the most popular football clubs in the world come from England, and compete in the EPL, among which the most popular are Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, etc. The EPL is also huge on sports betting sites. For those who’d like to check some out, BetStation has ranked reputable sports betting websites and can be accessed by clicking the link.

Major League Soccer

While football does not enjoy the same popularity in the United States of America as it does in the rest of the world, Major League Soccer is still hugely popular, and has been growing in recent years. Though football is not nearly as popular as basketball or American football in the USA, the sport is still huge in terms of betting and participation. In fact, as far as participation is concerned, it is actually a lot more popular than its American namesake.

Serie A

The top tier of Italian football, Serie A has been held for over 120 years. It is, by far, the biggest sporting event in Italy, and one of the most popular football leagues in the world. The most popular clubs to come out of Italy play in Serie A, the most prestigious among which is Juventus.

La Liga

In terms of popularity, La Liga is second only to the English Premier League. The top tier of Spanish men’s football, La Liga is rather young when compared to some of the leagues on the list, having first been founded 93 years ago in 1929. Since then, Spanish fans, and fans from all over the world, have tuned in to watch some of the greatest football clubs in the world compete for the top prize.

La Liga is home to one of the most popular, if not the most popular, football club in the world, Real Madrid. Apart from Real Madrid, other famous clubs that play in the La Liga include F.C. Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, etc.