⚽ Istanbul – The Football Capital of Non-Capital Cities

 

⚽ Istanbul – The Football Capital of Non-Capital Cities

When it comes to football, Istanbul 🇹🇷 is in a league of its own.

No other non-capital city in the world has more top-flight clubs. With seven teams competing in Turkey’s Süper Lig — and spread across two continents — Istanbul is a one-of-a-kind football hub.

Only three European capitals have more:

  • Reykjavík 🇮🇸 – 8 clubs

  • Yerevan 🇦🇲 – 7 clubs

  • London 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 – 7 clubs 

So while it’s not the political capital, Istanbul proudly claims the title of the football capital of non-capital cities. 🏆

🟨 Which Clubs Do the ESI Admins Support?

👤 Admin Teo – Beşiktaş 🦅 🇹🇷

Teo is a loyal supporter of Beşiktaş. He recently had a great football chat with a Benfica fan 🇵🇹 — not surprising, since Beşiktaş and Portuguese fans often connect well.

  • 🏟️ Last European match attended:
    Beşiktaş vs Ajax (Champions League – 24 Nov 2021)

  • 🔥 Most unforgettable stadium memory:
    Beşiktaş vs Liverpool – Europa League Round of 32 (26 Feb 2015)

👤 Admin Doğan – Galatasaray 🦁 🇹🇷

Doğan is all about Galatasaray — especially their electric front line, featuring stars from Argentina 🇦🇷, Italy 🇮🇹, and Nigeria 🇳🇬.

  • 🏟️ Last European match attended:
    Galatasaray vs PAOK  – Europa League (25 Sept 2024)

  • 🔥 Most unforgettable stadium memory:
    Galatasaray vs Barcelona – Europa League (17 Mar 2022)

👤 Admin Anas – Wydad Casablanca ❤️🤍 🇲🇦 & Real Madrid 🤍🇪🇸

Anas supports Wydad Casablanca, one of Morocco’s most iconic clubs.
But he’s also a passionate fan of Real Madrid — following Los Blancos closely both in Spain and Europe.

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