Football in Bangkok

Football is the popular sport, both in terms of participants and spectators, in Bangkok.

Introduction

In Bangkok, Thai League has been gaining popularity. There are many football clubs based in Bangkok.[1]

History

Bangkok has several of Thailand's significant football clubs, and the city is home to many football clubs.

Especiallly, Thai Farmers Bank F.C. won Asian Club Championship twice in 1994 and 1995.

Also, Police Tero reached the 2002–03 AFC Champions League final.

Competitions

Bangkok held King's Cup since 1968

Clubs

The table below lists all Bangkok clubs.

Division Club Founded Status Note
Thai LeagueMuangthong United1989Professional
Thai LeaguePolice Tero1992Professional
Thai LeagueAir Force Central1937Professional
Thai LeagueBangkok United1988Professional
Thai LeagueBangkok Glass2006Professional
Thai League 3Bangkok F.C.1999Semi-Professional

Defunct Clubs

The table below lists all Tokyo clubs.

Club Founded Dissalved Status Note
Thai Farmers Bank F.C.19872000Professional
Bangkok Bank F.C.19552008Professional

Honours

Bangkok derby

There are many derbies between Football clubs based on Bangkok.

Stadiums

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References

  1. Post reporters (23 September 2012). "Blemishes in the beautiful game". Bangkok Post.

See also

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