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Football in London

From Wikipedia,

As of the 2012–13 season, there are fourteen professional football teams in London, six play in the Premier League and eight in the Football League. Wembley is also shown.

Football is the most popular sport, both in terms of participants and spectators, in London.[1] London has several of England's leading football clubs, and the city is home to fourteen professional teams and more than 80 amateur leagues regulated by the London Football Association.[2] Most London clubs are named after the district in which they play or used to play.

Fulham is London's oldest club still playing professionally, having been founded in 1879. Royal Arsenal were London's first team to turn professional in 1891. Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are London's most successful teams in domestic and European competitions. Between them, they've won a total of 84 titles and trophies.

Wembley Stadium, England's national stadium is in London. It is the home venue of the England national football team and has traditionally hosted the FA Cup Final since 1923.

On 19 May 2012, Chelsea became the first London club to become European champions after winning the 2011-12 UEFA Champions League.

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