Some time ago, in the press there was a message that the youngest son of Donald Trump is a fan of Arsenal. Pararazzi "caught" him on the lawn of the family house, where the guy kicked a soccer ball in the T-shirt of this club. Hence the press concluded that his father - also a fan of "Gunners." And to meet with Trump, even asked for an English journalist, a longtime fan of Arsenal. And he even gave the US president a personal T-shirt of his beloved club, inviting him to trainers ("You built a strong defensive wall, you have an attacking philosophy, you want to win big trophies at any cost"). Trump accepted the gift, but later explained on Twitter: "Am I ill for Arsenal? Not really. I have a friend - the owner of Manchester United." Bill Clinton - "Chelsea"
For "MU" is also sick, former President Bill Clinton and his patient wife Hillary. So writes a number of sources. But there is much more evidence that Clinton is sympathetic to Chelsea. And even people appeared, ready to confirm it - his former fellow practitioners at Oxford University. They argue that Clinton was a frequent visitor to Stamford Bridge during her English student years. And to such a degree fanatel that even his daughter later named after his beloved club. Well, yes, he really has a daughter named Chelsea ...Barack Obama - "West Ham"o do away with the American presidents, real and former, remember Barack Obama. As an absolute American, he was completely indifferent to soccer. This continued until 2002, when he decided to visit his sister living in east London - this is the focus of fans of West Ham. On a visit Barak had to take part in viewing one of the matches of the "hammers". And it made such an impression on him that since then he has become a fan of this not-so-lucky English team. One of his associates told me that for many years, and even when he became president, Obama regularly consulted about the results of West Ham games. He learned little from these messages ... The Queen of Great Britain - "Arsenal"
"It seems the queen is really interested in football, she told us that she is a fan of Arsenal, and the Queen knew exactly who I was and exchanged a few special words," the young Cesc Fabregas told the press in 2007, struck by this meeting. A little later, the information was confirmed by the insider from Buckingham Palace, who added that Her Majesty was sympathetic to Arsenal for more than half a century: "Her late mother was a devoted Gunners, largely due to her enthusiasm for their player Denis Compton." Elizabeth II was not seen in the stands during the matches - except in some ceremonial cases. But "Arsenal" is happy to consider her his cheerleader.Donald Tusk - "Arsenal"
And here is another notable "gunner". "Football is my third passion, after family and politics," the chairman of the European Council admits. He himself still plays football, despite his 60 years, and heads an amateur team. But Arsenal is something special for him, some high standard, not even at its best.
Angela Merkel - "Energy"Of serious clubs, the Chancellor of Germany is in favor of "Bavaria". But her soul still lies to another team - the modest "Energy" from Cottbus, now serving in the Third Bundesliga. The fact is that Merkel - a native of Brandenburg, more precisely, there passed her childhood, including, by the way, and pioneer. Well, Cottbus is the second largest city in this German land. And "Energia", it turns out - the main team of the region. Merkel many times declared her sympathy for "Energia", was present at the matches and as a result rose to the rank of honorary member of the club. Merkel also had bright days - for several years the kotbussians spent in the Bundesliga and even went to the final of the German Cup.Now football in the performance of fellow countrymen brings to the Chancellor a few pleasant minutes ...
Gerhard Schroeder - "Borussia" D
In general, for a German politician not to be a fan - even strange. That's the predecessor of Merkel as Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder also has a pronounced football predilection - but much more prosperous. "I've been rooting for Dortmund's Borussia since I was six or seven years old, it was always my team, I was very glad that the Dortmunds made me an honorary member of the fans' club, which happened at the time when I was Chancellor of the Federal Republic. "Schroeder said with feeling in an interview.
Emmanuelle Macron - "Marcel"
For "Marseilles," Macron began to hurt in childhood - just then this club reached the European status and won the Champions League. Since then, the club has happened a lot, as a rule - not too good. But Makron of his passion does not change and in every way it emphasizes. During the election campaign he constantly pedaled this sympathy, and made his first trip as a candidate for the presidency of France to Marseille, where he was given a personalized T-shirt of the club with an honorary number of 10. And McCron spent his first presidential vacation all in the same city. And again there was an action in the club - participation in one of the trainings ...
Giuseppe Conte - "Foggia"
This new name on the European political horizon - the Italian Prime Minister, sworn in on June 1 this year. A man of unconventional views, bold in his statements and unusual in his actions, he is also far from the usual standard in football predilections. His favorite club is Foggia. As in the case of Merkel, sympathy is explained by the origin: Conte is from the region of Apulia, Foggia. In the 90 years this team played in Serie A and took places at the top of the standings. Now he is in Serie B and considers this for happiness. But Comte continues to root for her - the old love does not rust ... Recep Tayyip Erdogan - "Bashakshehir"
In his youth the president of Turkey almost became a professional football player. But he did not. To football, however, did not become cold. Having got the opportunity to create a new football project, I decided to do it. This was the birth of "Bashakshehir" - the Istanbul club, which is managed by a group of businessmen close to the ruling party. Saved from the financial collapse, he quickly broke into the Turkish football elite, where few people get accustomed, and competes for titles on an equal footing with recognized capital giants.
In his country Erdogan always achieves what he wants. Is it worth doubting that "Bashakshehir" sooner or later will become the champion of Turkey?