Want to get into this universally beloved sport, but don't know which club you'd have the most fun supporting? Some of you may be Juventini, Milanisti or Romanisti, but where does your heart truly belong. ESPN describes Leipzig as "the most hated soccer team in the Bundesliga" due to it being "Europe's equivalent of an American expansion team." You should support them if: You plan on following the Bundesliga for a long time. Up and down the country clubs are steeped in tradition, boast fervent fanbases and showcase tifos aplenty. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1890 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie. Player to watch: Robin Koch, 6'3" German international defender. Because "we" have John Anthony Brooks! Player to watch: Zack Steffen, the USMNT's star goalkeeper. Four points off top spot and taking on Schalke in the Ruhr derby on Saturday afternoon. or Chelsea? Meet Bayern Munich. To embed this post, copy the code below on your site, 600px wide They lost homegrown star Kai Havertz to Chelsea this summer, but there's plenty of young talent looking to step up. Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news? Can Bayern make it four wins in a row? Player to watch: Robin Quaison, a Swedish striker with a penchant for wondergoals. Much like Sheffield United have in the Premier League this season. Watch matches. We've also provided you with a handy guide as to which team you should support and why, should you so wish. Their fans are seriously dedicated: In 2004, they saved the club from bankruptcy by donating blood for money en masse. This is pretty good living. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. They lost American Weston McKennie to Juventus over the summer but still have 21-year-old Virginia native Nick Taitague. Their mascot, Attila the Eagle, flies around the stadium before kickoff. ... That’s the reality, and anything else is just a fairy tale.”. Don’t forget to let us know how you got on via Twitter or Facebook ! It is still indescribably large here.”. He is tipped to be the greatest male Canadian player in history (the bar is admittedly low). If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Marco Rose's side boasts some of the best young talent the league has to offer, including Dennis Zakaria, Marcus Thuram, and Breel Embolo. American John-Anthony Brooks plies his trade here, and the women's team are six-time German champions and two-time Champions League winners. You should support them if: You're a fan of "The Great Escape.". For this reason our club shall within the financial means at its disposal enable its supporters from all social backgrounds to participate in the life of the club and attend matches.”. You should support them if: You consider yourself a hipster. And in this regard, Wolves are having a similar campaign. Goals Lewandowski has scored in 289 appearances for Bayern, including 55 in all competitions last season, Total league titles Bayern have won, the most in Germany, including the past eight, “The best footballers always play for Bayern. We had a small squad, strong opponents. Copyright © 2020 Catena Operations Limited. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Player to watch: German football's next great striker, the 24-year-old Timo Werner. This quiz will help you make your mind up. If you like to watch what your gas bill can do on the pitch, it's Schalke! European football is certainly beyond bottom-of-the-table Norwich this season but bouncing between top and second tier, well that is certainly not alien to the Canaries. This match between new boys Bielefeld and their Westphalian rivals has the potential for a big upset. When people ask you what your football team is, you immediately think-Man unt, or Chelsea etc.