As we all know that football is the most played game on our planet it is obvious that football brings more tournaments than any other game. The biggest tournament that FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) organize is FIFA world cup which is watched over 175 nations and holds the record of being the second biggest tournament after Olympics.
Football is the game that can be played without spending a huge amount of money rather it is a game that can be played in small grounds. Although international standards are very high for the field and stadiums require maintenance (which is not easy), yet this game has gained its popularity due to its simplicity and affordability to play. But the tournaments that are held by FIFA stand second to none in this world.
Professionals from different countries have joined FIFA for the betterment of football and for its bright future. Tournaments that are held by FIFA look very professional and are organized in such a way that they attract very huge amount of crowd to come to the stadiums. List of the other tournaments that FIFA organize regularly is as follow
• AFC Cup
• CAF Cup
• CONCACAF Cup
• CONMEBOL Cup
• OFC Cup
• UEFA Cup
Among this list the UEFA cup is probably the most watched tournament. This has gained much popularity because all big football nations participate in it. It is the battle of the European clubs that stay on top of with respect to their country. Top four clubs from each country participate in it. The winner is called as the European club champion. Barcelona, Manchester united, arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Real Madrid and AC Milan are the top clubs from Europe.
AFC stands for the Asian football confederation so it includes teams from Asia and Australia. Like AFC other confederations includes teams that are divided on the regional basis. Like Asian football confederation cup; South African, Central American, North and South American have their own tournaments.
Small tournaments are also arranged by FIFA in small countries where football is not very popular game.
© Wisdia.com