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Top 10 clubs with most titles in the world

The 10 clubs with most titles in world football. BeSoccer

The giants of European football are the most recognised clubs in the world and attract fans from all over the world, but their trophy cabinet does not always make them the teams with the most titles on the planet. We take a look at which teams have won the most trophies and where they have been most successful, domestically or internationally.

Beyond philosophies or entertainment, the history of football is written by the winners and there are only a few teams that stand out. We dive into the trophy cabinet of Europe's biggest clubs and also of other teams that, despite not being so well known worldwide, have a gigantic trophy cabinet.

These are the 10 clubs with most titles in the world until June 2022.

10. Porto (Portugal)

Always in contention with Benfica and this season's winner in Portuguese football, Porto have won 81 titles in their career. Unlike the Lisbon giants, they have won 74 in Portugal and 7 in the international context, with 2 European Cups as their greatest achievement.

9. Al Faisaly (Jordan)

The Jordanian team, unrivalled in the country and, at the same time, little known outside Asia, is the ninth most successful team in history. They have won 82 official competitions, 80 in Jordan and the AFC Cup twice on the international stage.

8. Benfica (Portugal)

87 titles have been won by the most successful Portuguese club in history. They have won 84 in the Portuguese context and three at international level.

7. Barcelona (Spain)

Barça have seen their eternal rivals catch up with them this season with two titles. Los Azulgranas have won 97 titles, 75 in Spanish football and 22 at international level.

6. Real Madrid (Spain)

Real Madrid caught Barcelona with the Spanish Super Cup and La Liga titles in 2022. Los Blancos have 97 titles, 68 in Spanish football and 29 in the international scene.

5. Celtic (Scotland)

The Catholics have won 113 titles throughout their history, 112 in Scottish football and only one, the European Cup in the 1966-67 season, in the international section.

4. Rangers (Scotland)

Despite their relegation through bankruptcy, the Scottish club remains the club with the most titles in Europe with 117. 116 have been won in the domestic context and one, the 1972 Cup Winners' Cup, in the international context.

3. Al-Ahly (Egypt)

The Egyptian football giants have won 139 titles in their history. Of these, 115 have been domestic, 23 continental and 1 World Cup.

2. Penarol (Uruguay)

Always in a tight battle with Nacional to see which team has more titles not only in Uruguay but also in South America as a whole, 'Los Aurinegros' have won 147 official trophies, 133 domestic and 14 in the international context.

1. Nacional (Uruguay)

The Uruguayan team is the most successful in South America and also the team with the most titles on the planet with 162, the result of its 140 national tournaments and 22 won in international competition

Having Messi as a teammate is a privilege for me"

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Ramos feels honoured to work with Messi. EFE

Seeing Sergio Ramos and Messi on the same team was nothing more than a pipe-dream a few years ago. But now, the Spaniard and Argentine are working for the same cause at PSG.

Sergio Ramos and Leo Messi are colleagues. A few years ago, no one thought this would be the case due to the intense rivalry between their previous clubs. But now, the two players are winning and even scoring together at PSG.

"Having Messi as a teammate is a privilege for me. I don't need to congratulate him. Everyone knows what he is like, I hope he continues in this way", said the Spanish defender to 'ESPN'.

The ex-Real Madrid centre back knows just how much quality Messi has as a player. The Argentine was awarded with the man of the match prize for his recent performance in the Trophee des Champions.

Ramos was not the only one to praise Messi. Marquinhos, the Brazilian, also spoke highly of the Argentine, despite the two being feirce rivals when it comes to international football.

"Messi was very comfortable in his favoured position. I think the coach knew where best to put the players and this was proven by everyone's performance, as much with Ney as with Leo", he claimed

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Ronaldo, Messi, Benzema, Mbappe: FIFA 23’s highest-rated strikers predicted James Stroud James Stroud

The Frenchman scored 44 goals in 46 games last campaign as Real Madrid won La Liga and the Champions League.

His individual brilliance means he is the hot favourite for the 2022 Ballon d’Or, which will be announced in October.

But will he be the highest-rated striker on FIFA 23?

We’ve attempted to predict the 20 highest-rated strikers on the game ahead of its release in September.

Two centre-forwards (Lionel Messi and Paulo Dybala) have been included.

View our predictions below.. (The number in brackets is their rating change from FIFA 22

SPORTManchester United: Nani sends message to Ronaldo

SPORTManchester United: Nani sends message to RonaldoPublished on August 4, 2022By Don Silas

Former Manchester United star, Nani, has urged forward Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at the club for another season.

Nani feels Ronaldo and Man United will be ‘much stronger this season.

Ronaldo’s relationship with Man United manager Erik ten Hag has hit rock bottom, with the Portugal captain said to be ‘furious’ with the former Ajax coach.

The five-time Ballon d’ Or winner reportedly informed Man United of his desire to leave Old Trafford earlier in the summer as he is desperate to play in the Champions League this season.

On Wednesday, Ten Hag disclosed that it was ‘unacceptable’ that several players, including Ronaldo left Sunday’s pre-season friendly against Rayo Vallecano early.

Ronaldo made his first pre-season appearance for Man United against Vallecano but was pictured leaving Old Trafford before the final whistle after being subbed off at half-time.

Offers from top rival clubs have not been forthcoming but Ronaldo looks set to renew his efforts to leave the Red Devils following Ten Hag’s criticism.

It has already been claimed that Ten Hag has decided to bench the 37-year-old for Man United’s Premier League opener against Brighton on Saturday.

However, Nani wants Ronaldo to put all that behind him and stay at Man United for another year at least.

“I would like to see him in Manchester for one more year,” Nani told ESPN FC.

“Why not? The team has been doing great in the pre-season.

“They have been preparing well. They’ll be much stronger this season, so let’s see [about Ronaldo]

EPL: Ronaldo angry after Ten Hag slams him for “unacceptable” behaviour

SPORTEPL: Ronaldo angry after Ten Hag slams him for “unacceptable” behaviourPublished on August 3, 2022By Ifreke Inyang

Cristiano Ronaldo’s relationship with new Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has hit rock bottom, with the player “furious” over his public criticism.

On Wednesday, Ten Hag said it was “unacceptable” that Ronaldo and some of his teammates left Old Trafford early during last Sunday’s friendly against Rayo Vallecano.

It was Ronaldo’s first pre-season game for the Red Devils and he was taken off at halftime.

The 37-year-old was then pictured leaving the stadium before the final whistle.

“We are a team and that means you stay until the end.

“This is unacceptable, for all those involved,” Ten Hag told Viaplay.

The Daily Star reports Ronaldo is angry with Ten Hag’s comments and now wants to leave Manchester United more than ever.

The Portugal captain informed United of his desire to leave earlier in the summer as he is desperate to play in the Champions League

SPORTEPL: Grow up you child – Jordan slams lamenting Man United star

SPORTEPL: Grow up you child – Jordan slams lamenting Man United starPublished on August 3, 2022By John Owen Nwachukwu

Manchester United goalkeeper, Dean Henderson has been told to ‘grow up’ and stop being a child.

Henderson, now on loan at Nottingham Forest revealed his parent club, Manchester United left him ‘fuming’ for what he called ‘criminal’ treatment during the 2021/22 campaign.

The England international slammed Manchester, accusing them of failing in their promise to make him the club’s number goalkeeper.

Jordan believes the 25-year-old went out of line in the interview.

“It is a self-indulgent whine,” he told talkSPORT

“But where he has gone over the line…” Jordan said, adding that the Englishman wants everyone to feel sorry for him, “because he wasn’t able to displace De Gea.

“He, not anybody else, was not able to displace De Gea.

“Oh grow up you child! You are at a fabulous football club, being paid a fabulous amount of money.

“Get on with it, grow some backbone and don’t do a ridiculous interview seeming to illicit sympathy from anybody.”

Henderson described Manchester United’s actions towards him as “criminal”, claiming that he refused to train under new boss, Erik ten Hag.

Henderson said last season was the toughest 12 months of his career, adding that he was so happy he left the club on loan.

EPL: Conte set to sign Nigerian defender for Tottenham

SPORTEPL: Conte set to sign Nigerian defender for TottenhamPublished on August 4, 2022By Ifreke Inyang

Tottenham Hotspur are in talks to sign Italy-born Nigerian defender, Destiny Udogie, from Udinese this summer.

The 19-year-old rose to prominence last season after an impressive debut season with the Serie A side.

Udogie scored five goals and provided three assists in 35 league appearances for Udinese, showing off his skills both offensively and defensively.

According to Sky Sports, Spurs are working on a deal to land Udogie and would agree to pay Udinese around €25m, including add-ons, for him.

However, Antonio Conte is also willing to leave the full back in Italy for another season, to allow him to continue his development in Italy’s top flight

SPORTEPL: Aguero names team to win title, makes shock prediction about Arsenal

SPORTEPL: Aguero names team to win title, makes shock prediction about ArsenalPublished on August 4, 2022By Ifreke Inyang

Ex-Manchester City striker, Sergio Aguero, has named Arsenal as one of his “candidates” to lift the Premier League title this season along with Manchester City and Liverpool.

The Gunners narrowly missed out to north London rivals Tottenham in the race for the top four last season.

However, Mikel Arteta has added Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko who arrived from City, while Fabio Vieira, Marquinhos and Matt Turner have also come in.

“As always, I believe that the Premier League will show this season that it is beginning to be one of the most competitive leagues in the world.

“My candidates are Manchester City, which I think can repeat (winning the title), Liverpool, Chelsea and I add Arsenal, who have strengthened very well and has had great games in the preseason.

“I believe the top four will be Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal,” Aguero told Stake.com

SPORTEPL: He’s an animal – Details of what Guardiola told Man City squad about MessiPublished on August 4, 2022By Ifreke Inyang

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has told his squad that Lionel Messi is the best player he has seen in his life.

Guardiola made this admission during an intense team speech from City’s new documentary.

The Spaniard could be seen playing back the video of Messi in Barcelona colours playing against Club Brugge in the Champions League.

Guardiola coached Messi for four years during his spell as Barca manager.

“Do you know why Messi is the best player I’ve ever seen in my life?

“Because he is a competitor. He’s an animal,” Guardiola said.

He added: “And now, we pass the ball, we take a look…

“When you pass the ball… attack here!

“You have to score the goals, guys!

“Messi passes the ball and goes in like a machine. He smells the goal!

“And you have to cross it and you have to arrive

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Villarreal is still leading the race to sign Nigerian forward, Umar Sadiq, according to transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano.

Reports emerged on Wednesday that Borussia Dortmund has tabled a bid of €25m for the lanky striker.

Romano, a reliable and authoritative transfer market guru has, however, poured cold water on the report.

“There’s no €25m bid for Umar Sadiq from Borussia Dortmund, despite rumours. Villarreal is the favourites in the race to sign Sadiq as priority. ,” Romano wrote on his Twitter handle.

The 25-year-old scored 18 goals and recorded 12 assists in 36 league appearances to help Almeria secure promotion to LaLiga last season.

HEALTHOgun confirms one case of Monkeypox

HEALTHOgun confirms one case of MonkeypoxPublished by Ishola Oludare

The Ogun State Government has confirmed one case of Monkeypox in Ijebu-Ode area of the State.

The Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, disclosed that 11 suspected cases are being monitored in the State.

In an interview with newsmen, Coker said most of the recent suspected cases of Monkeypox in the State are from Ado-odo/Ota and Ifo, saying one was noticed on Wednesday.

The Health Commissioner explained that six local governments have recorded at least one suspected case of the disease.

Aside from the confirmed case in Ijebu-Ode, the local government has one suspected case, while Ado-Odo/Ota has four; Ipokia, two; Ifo, one and Abeokuta South, two suspected cases.

Coker noted that the government had made arrangements to combat any outbreak of the infection.

As part of its preparedness, the Commissioner hinted that the Monkeypox Emergency Operation Center has been activated, while training Health Care Workers (on Monkeypox) to raise their index of suspicion.

She added that local government teams were also trained on how to identify cases and to strengthen community case search.

“Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials were produced with support from the World Health Organization. We have to go live on radio stations to sensitize the people on Monkeypox,” he said.

The Commissioner added, “We have alerted our case managers for case management and assess our isolation in preparation to admit cases when the need arises. We trained 201 HCWs across the State including HCWs in industries.”

Dr Coker, however, alerted residents to report any suspected case of Monkeypox, noting that “they appear like chicken pox in adults

Transfer: Aubameyang in shock move from Barcelona to Chelsea

SPORTTransfer: Aubameyang in shock move from Barcelona to ChelseaPublished on August 4, 2022By Ifreke Inyang

Barcelona striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has emerged as a shock target for Chelsea.

Aubameyang only left Arsenal to join the LaLiga giants in January this year.

However, the Gabon striker could be set for a return to London and the Premier League.

This was revealed by transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on Monday night.

Romano tweeted: “Chelsea are now considering Pierre Emerick Aubameyang as a potential new striker. Discussions have already started on the player’s side, still no bid to Barcelona.

“He’s one of the names in the Chelsea list after meeting with Sesko and other targets.”

Aubameyang could be interested in moving to Stamford Bridge after Barcelona brought in Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich this summer

Transfer: I’m hearing your name too much – Gary Neville blasts Chelsea owner, Boehly

SPORTTransfer: I’m hearing your name too much – Gary Neville blasts Chelsea owner, BoehlyPublished on August 3, 2022By Don Silas

Manchester United legend, Gary Neville, has slammed Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly amid the Blues’ current summer transfer activities.

Neville said he hears Boehly’s name too much, accusing him of signing players without thought, and likened his actions to that of the Glazers and Ed Woodward.

According to him, the American billionaire looks like he wants to play football manager with Chelsea.

Chelsea have already signed the likes of Raheem Sterling from Manchester City, Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli, Gabriel ‘Gaga’ Slonina from MLS club Chicago Fire and several others in the summer transfer window so far.

The West London club have also joined the transfer race to sign Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong and are closing in on Brighton left-back Marc Cucurella.

Speaking on The Overlap, Neville said: “The American guy [Todd] Boehly looks like he wants to play football manager.

“There is a bit of something in him. He is wandering around a little bit and they are a bit panicky now.

“You are wondering ‘oh they are coming in for De Jong this morning’ because he feels like he has to do something, that pressure is on him.

“He would not have had that pressure if he would have kept the people that have been there before and just let them operate for a year or two, but it will be an interesting season for Chelsea. Obviously, they have lost a few defenders as well. They might even lose more to Barcelona.”

He added, “They [Chelsea] are almost bouncing around because it feels like he [Todd Boehly] has to do something.

“I’m hearing his name too much. It feels like, it is not to be disrespectful, you know he is a prominent guy, he just bought the club and everything.

“He is fronted a fund that is paid two and a half billion quid, but to get rid of all that football operation that has been unbelievable for that many years and come in and do it yourself, it does feel like Ed Woodward to me. We will see it develop.

“I mean, look, let’s be clear, firstly – they are [Chelsea] reacting to what is available and what other clubs are doing.

“Secondly, you hear his [Boehly] name too much and he is too prominent. You look at what Manchester City and Liverpool are doing, [Txiki] Begiristain at City is their sporting director.

“Some people might not even know that. Some people do know that, but some people never even hear him, never even see him, but they get their business done quickly and efficiently.

“When clubs are working well, you don’t hear who is signing the players. You just sign them. Chelsea have got that sort of, Manchester United under The Glazers, Ed Woodward, ‘I am taking over, I am the man now’, ‘I am going to go out and basically buy the players’ and then they are linked with every player that Barcelona want, every player that City want, every player that United want

SPORTChampions League final: I can’t believe what he did – Ancelotti singles out one Real Madrid player

Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti has hailed Thibaut Courtois’ performance after their 1-0 victory over Liverpool in Saturday’s Champions League final.

Courtois pulled off several excellent saves to deny Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane at the Stade de France.

His performance ensured Los Blancos won their 14th title.

When asked about Courtois’ performance, Ancelotti said: “Trust me, I can’t believe what Thibaut Courtois did tonight, guys. Unbelievable.”

Courtois himself added: “Back in England, I don’t get enough respect.

“So, well, I showed it today. I wanted to put some respect on my name there

Transfer: Brighton clears air on receiving offer to sell Cucurella to

Brighton and Hove Albion have released an official statement insisting that they have received an offer to sell defender Marc Cucurella amid interest from Chelsea.

Reports had emerged on Wednesday evening that Chelsea had beaten Manchester City to the signing of Cucurella, agreeing a £50 million fee with Brighton.

However, in a tweet on Wednesday night, Brighton said the club have not agreed to sell the Spanish star.

“Contrary to inaccurate reports from numerous media outlets this evening, no agreement has been reached with any club to sell Marc Cucurella,” Brighton wrote on Twitter.

Meanwhile, Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, is keen to sign another new centre-back after Kalidou Koulibaly’s arrival from Napoli.

SPORTEPL: Why Lukaku flopped at Chelsea – Koulibaly

SPORTEPL: Why Lukaku flopped at Chelsea – KoulibalyPublished on August 4, 2022By Don Silas

Chelsea’s summer signing, Kalodou Koulibaly has suggested that the club’s loanee, Romelu Lukaku struggled in the Premier League last season, due to a lack of ‘confidence’.

Koulibaly completed a move to Chelsea from Serie A club, Napoli earlier this summer before Lukaku completed the reverse move, as he secured a loan back to Inter Milan.

The Senegal defender, who knows Lukaku well from their time playing against each other in Italy, suggested that there could have been issues in the striker’s ‘private life’ that caused on-pitch struggles.

Speaking during his press conference on Wednesday, Koulibaly said: “Romelu is a good player, a nice player, a talented player.

“He is very strong and I was used to playing against him in Italy – I think he didn’t like to play against me!

“Last year I think maybe he didn’t have the confidence he needed to play like he wanted. Maybe something else, I don’t know.

“Football is not all about the pitch, it is also your private life and everything else, so maybe it was something that didn’t work with him over here.”

Koulibaly added: “We have a lot of talents, a lot of good players, a lot of winners, a lot of experienced players, a lot of young players. I wish Lukaku a good season but I wish Chelsea a better season.”

EPL: You’ll never play again – O’Hara slams Man United star

Former Tottenham star, Jamie O’Hara has said that goalkeeper, Dean Henderson will not play for Manchester United again.

This was after the England international granted an interview on Tuesday where he slammed the Red Devils for not keeping to their promise of making him the club’s number one.

Henderson said that Manchester United promised to make him their number goalkeeper ahead of Spain international, David De Gea, who is by far a better and more experienced keeper.

Henderson, who wants to make the England national team squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, has left Old Trafford on a loan deal to Nottingham Forest.

And O’Hara told talkSPORT Breakfast: “It seems pretty shocking. He’s obviously got his back up. He’s gone back in thinking he will be involved.

“Let’s be honest, David de Gea was superb last season for Man United. He’s the No.1 ‘keeper and one of the best in the world.

“Dean Henderson has to accept he is going to be a bit part player when David de Gea is there.

“I don’t think he will play for Man United again. That’s it now. When you do an interview like that, you come out and slate your parent club it never goes down well with the fans with the coaching staff.

“The new manager will come in and look at it and go ‘it’s time to move on’. Maybe he has done that interview because, in the long run, he probably will want to move on.

“He’s a top ‘keeper, by the way. He is probably too good to be sat on the bench, but it is Manchester United.

“You don’t come out and slate Manchester United if you are part of the football club. Let’s be honest, the only way Dean Henderson is going to go to at United is down.

“Sometimes players say things in the heat of the moment when they are angry. We’ve all done it and lived to regret that moment.”

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EPL: Eden Hazard in shock move to join Chelsea’s rival

Former Chelsea star, Eden Hazard, is set for a shock move to the Blues’ rival, Arsenal.

According to French publication Foot Mercato, Arsenal is interested in signing Hazard, who currently plays for Real Madrid in Spain.

Arsenal has ‘initiated the first contact’ in talks between both camps and could strike a deal to bring Hazard to Emirates in the summer transfer window.

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, is reportedly keen to add Hazard’s experience to bolster his options across their front line to help turn the Gunners into title contenders next season.

Hazard has struggled since joining Real Madrid from Chelsea in 2019.

The 31-year-old has mainly been used as a bench option for Real Madrid so far this season.

Real Madrid is said to be willing to let Hazard leave during the summer transfer window.

Meanwhile, Arsenal will have to battle Newcastle United, who are said to be interested in the Belgium international

SPORTTransfer: Cristiano Ronaldo’s next club revealed after telling Man Utd to cancel his contract

SPORTTransfer: Cristiano Ronaldo’s next club revealed after telling Man Utd to cancel his contractPublished on July 28, 2022By Don Silas

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo’s next possible club has been revealed after telling the club to cancel his contract.

Ronaldo had told Manchester United that he wants to be relinquished from his contract.

The Portugal captain remains intent on leaving Manchester United this summer transfer window so that he can play in the Champions League.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner reiterated his stance during talks with the Man United board at the club’s Carrington training ground on Tuesday.

Man United want to keep Ronaldo as a key part of the new manager Erik ten Hag’s initial Premier League squad.

The Red Devils have handled Ronaldo’s request to exit sympathetically and granted his representatives permission to explore options at Europe’s leading clubs this month.

However, the three main clubs linked with Ronaldo are Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid.

The chances of him joining the aforementioned clubs have been ruled out recently.

But according to Spanish outlet AS (Via UtdPlug), the possible option for the 37-year-old is to go to Serie A side Napoli, who will play in the 2022/23 Champions League.

Napoli manager, Luciano Spalletti, will have to sanction a move in order for the club to sign Ronaldo

SPORTUCL: They’ve been dominating in last ten years – Zabaleta picks club to win trophy

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SPORTUCL: They’ve been dominating in last ten years – Zabaleta picks club to win trophyPublished on August 4, 2022By Don Silas

Manchester City legend, Pablo Zabaleta, has backed Pep Guardiola’s side to win the UEFA Champions League.

Zabaleta believes Man City can win the Champions League this season because the Premier League champions have been dominating English football in the last ten years.

Man City was narrowly eliminated from the Champions League semi-final stage by eventual champions Real Madrid last season.

“Domestically, they [Manchester City] won everything. They have been very successful, dominating English football in the last ten years,” Zabaleta said as quoted by Sky Sports.

“The Champions League is one of those competitions that the club is looking for, but I am confident. Hopefully, they can win it soon.”