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London 's favorite sport is, without a doubt, football, otherwise known as soccer in other parts of the world. The World's Favorite Pastime has a special place in the hearts of the British, which should not come as a surprise as the sport was born in the mid-19 th century in various independent schools in England. Though the rules were far from universally adopted at the time, football's growth was rapid and the number of clubs increased every year. In 1882, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) was formed and it laid down the rules of the game as we know it today, and it organized the first ever international football tournament, the British Home Championship.
Many of the top Premier League teams call London their home. Here is a list of Premier League teams and where soccer fans may see them in action. (Note: it may be a good idea to call the respective stadiums before paying a visit).
Arsenal
Highbury Stadium, Avenell Road
Telephone: 020 7413 33 66
Charlton Athletic
The Valley, Floyd Road
Telephone: 020 8333 40 10
Chelsea
Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road
Telephone: 020 7386 77 99
Fulham
Craven Cottage, Stevenage Road
Telephone: 020 7893 83 83
Tottenham Hotspur
White Hart Lane, High Road
Telephone: 0870 012 02 00
West Ham United
Boleyn Ground, Green Street
Telephone: 020 8548 27 00
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