Football Teams Supported by Putin, Kim Jong-un, and Other World Leaders Are Finally Revealed

• Vladimir Putin is said to be a supporter of the Russian Premier League club Zenit St Petersburg according to a compilation by Daily Star
• World leaders, including politicians and monarchs, have preferences for different football teams across the globe
• France President Emmanuel Macron is a staunch fan of Ligue 1 outfit Olympic Marseille, while Queen Elizabeth supports Arsenal

World leaders are also said to be supporters of various football clubs across the globe, with Russian President Vladimir Putin a fan of Zenit Saint Petersburg.

The 69-year-old has been vocal about his desire for the Russian Premier League outfit as he has been spotted around the team on a few occasions.

French President Emmanuel Macron is said to be a lover of Ligue 1 side Olympique Marseille as he is a strong follower of the club activities, Local France reports.

Football is the most populous sport around the globe and politicians and monarchs also take their time to enjoy the game, although some of them have kept their allegiances secret.

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UK outlet Daily Star named five leaders and the football teams they support as they are always keen to see their beloved side lift major silverware - including Queen Elizabeth II and Kim Jong-un.

World leaders and football teams they support

1. Vladimir Putin – Zenit
2. Kim Jong-un - Manchester United
3. Olaf Scholz – Hamburger
4. Emmanuel Macron – Marseille
5. Queen of England – Arsenal

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Meanwhile, a number of investors around the world are said to be preparing takeover bids for English Premier League outfit Chelsea as Roman Abramovich’s future at the club remains questioned.

British Labour MP Chris Bryant had told the House of Commons that the Russian entrepreneur should be barred from living in the UK permanently.

The Chelsea owner Abramovich was named among the key enablers of Vladimir Putin’s administration as Russia invades Ukraine.

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Sports Brief earlier reported that Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has seen his net worth rise by $934 million since the first trading day of the current calendar year.

Dangote’s net total fortune is now worth $20 billion making him the 83rd richest person in the world at the moment as he overtakes Russian businessman and owner of Chelsea Football Club Roman Abramovich on the publication's billionaires list.

A huge capital of Dangote’s net worth is said to be tied to his flagship company Dangote Cement Plc, meaning it rises and falls with the company's stock price.