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Football in Bangkok 
Summary
Football is the popular sport, both in terms of participants and spectators, in Bangkok.
Introduction edit
In Bangkok, Thai League has been gaining popularity. There are many football clubs based in Bangkok.[1]
History edit
Bangkok has several of Thailand's significant football clubs, and the city is home to many football clubs.
Especially, 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 edit
Bangkok held King's Cup since 1968
Clubs edit
The table below lists all Bangkok clubs.
| Division | Club | Founded | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thai League | Muangthong United | 1989 | Professional | |
| Thai League | Police Tero | 1992 | Professional | |
| Thai League | Bangkok United | 1988 | Professional | |
| Thai League | BG Pathum | 1979 | Professional | |
| Thai League | Port F.C. | 1967 | Professional | |
| Thai League 3 | Bangkok F.C. | 1999 | Semi-Professional |
Defunct Clubs edit
The table below lists all defunct Bangkok clubs.
| Club | Founded | Dissolved | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Farmers Bank F.C. | 1987 | 2000 | Professional | |
| Bangkok Bank F.C. | 1955 | 2008 | Professional | |
| Air Force Central | 1937 | 2019 | Professional |
Honours edit
- Thailand Football Champions (9)
- Police Tero (2)
- Royal Thai Air Force (2),
- Krung Thai Bank (2)
- Bangkok Bank (1)
- Bangkok United (1)
- Sinthana (1)
Bangkok derby edit
There are many derbies between Football clubs based on Bangkok.
Stadiums edit
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Post reporters (23 September 2012). "Blemishes in the beautiful game". Bangkok Post.
External links edit
- Bangkok Soccer League