Football is the most famous game in the world. There are many reasons behind the popularity of the game. Simple rules, little equipment and the short duration of the match are just the few of them. Some people wonder that how many team’s clubs and leagues are there in the world. Let’s try to find the answer.
The simple answer of this question is, countless. Yes, the total no. of teams clubs and leagues is actually countless. But if we try to count, there are 234 international teams of this game. However, the governing body of the game, International football association, recognize 207 teams only. FIFA organize the Football world cup after every four years. FIFA takes cares of six confederations, which look after the matter of football in different regions of the world. These confederations hold tournaments in their respective regions, to select the best team in the region.
If we talk about the leagues and clubs, they are difficult to count. Some of them are professional, while others are for immatures. There are 21 professional leagues, and the biggest of them is international Football League. Indian League, Bundesliga, Football league Championship are just the few to name. La Liga of France and Major League Soccer in US are considered the most popular leagues.
These leagues and clubs provide the platform to the players, to show their abilities. It provides them the chance to healthy competition. Players from different background play in one team and they learn from each other. Moreover, these clubs serve as academy for younger players and the talented players get a chance to play in national teams. These regional leagues and clubs are the nurseries to hunt the new talent. So, the clubs and leagues are equally important as much as international teams.