London: Football and More

London is not only the political and economic center of the UK, but also a sports city.

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London has hosted the Olympic Games three times so far. It can be said that London has witnessed the prosperity of the Olympic Games, and the Olympic Games have made London a sports city. The London Stadium (the former Olympic Stadium) has become the venue for many sports events and a must-see for sports fans and tourists. The stadium also offers official guided tours, bringing in-depth experience.

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When talking about the sports culture in London, the first thing that comes to mind is the story of football here. Currently, London has 92 professional football clubs, which makes it paralleled in profound football culture. Famous football stadiums are also unmissable places for tourists, such as Stamford Bridge Stadium, Emirates Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and so on. Many stadiums have their museums, enabling the tourists to know more about the history of the corresponding football club.

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London also has a lot of other sports events. The London Marathon and Wimbledon Open attract the attention of the world every year. In addition to venues, London also has the largest tennis museum in the world: the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum, which exhibits Wimbledon trophies and many tennis-related items.