Take a look at the favorite football teams of some of the biggest tennis stars in the world
Football in undoubtedly the most popular sport across the world. People from all parts of the world are in love with the beautiful game and the same goes with some of the biggest tennis stars in the world. It is not a surprise that tennis stars follow football and some of them have even expressed their love for a particular football team. So, in this article we will take a look at some of the biggest names in the men’s tennis world and their favorite football teams.
Tennis stars and their favorite football teams
Dominic Thiem
The Austrian is a big Chelsea fan and has expressed his love for the club on many occasions. Thiem also had the opportunity to visit Stamford Bridge (the home ground of Chelsea) in 2015.
Andy Murray
Murray had been seen supporting Hibernian FC in the past but it was revealed that his support lasted only during his childhood. The Brit now supports Arsenal FC. His brother Jamie Murray on the other hand is a big Manchester United fan.
Christmas family tradition strikes again! @manutd @arsenal pic.twitter.com/jqRWwSpFch
— Jamie Murray (@jamie_murray) December 25, 2014
Roger Federer
The 20 time Grand Slam winner is a adamant supporter of his hometown club FC Basel. Federer makes sure to clear some time when he his in his hometown to go and watch the team’s matches live from the St. Jacob’s Park in Basel, Switzerland. FC Basel is one of the most successful Swiss clubs but have been struck with a tough few past years but that has not lessened Federer’s love for the club.
Rafael Nadal
The Spaniard is a big fan of football and is a very big supporter of Real Madrid. Nadal has been seen at the Santiago Bernabeu on multiple occasions as well. Real Madrid is one of the biggest clubs in football world. They are also considered to be the best club in football’s history having won countless trophies. The tennis player also shares a friendly bond with most of the players and management in the club.
Enhorabuena al Real Madrid por los títulos. Champions y Euroliga en un mismo año, increíble. ¡A disfrutar este momento histórico! pic.twitter.com/P5d2Hxj39h
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) May 27, 2018
Nick Kyrgios
The Australian has been a big fan of Tottenham Hotspurs since his childhood. He also once arrived at a Wimbledon training session wearing the team’s jersey. Moreover, in 2015, Kyrgios also had the opportunity to visit the Spurs’ training ground.
Novak Djokovic
The current World No.1 is a huge AC Milan fan. A few years ago he claimed that he is a big fan of the club and that he’ll always be one. Moreover, he is also a huge football fan as well and suggests that football is second only to tennis for him.
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