Europe isn't all culture and history, there is also much to do for sports fans, not only football but also racing, cycling, athletics, swimming and tennis.

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In the mean time, while visiting Europe, enjoy the different sports events and sports clubs.

When in Milán, make sure you watch the AC Milán at the famous San Siro. Tickets for most matches are available in advance or on the day. As many as 60 matches per year are played in San Siro and there are more than 80 000 places.

Manchester is famous all over Europe thanks to its two world-class football clubs, Manchester United and Manchester City. In Manchester a sports fan should certainly visit Sportcity . Sportcity is located to the east of the city centre, about 45 minutes' walk from Piccadilly Station. It was built to host most of the events for the 2002 Commonwealth Games and is home to the National Cycling Centre, Manchester City FC and other important sporting venues.

Atenas hosted the first modern-day Olympic Games and, more recently, of the  2004 Summer Olympic Games which, to the defiance of critics, were a spectacular success.

Also Madrid is famous for football and sports. Two teams from Madrid play in the Spanish Premier Division, Atletico de Madrid (at Vicente Calderón stadium) and Real Madrid  (at Santiago Bernabeu stadium). In basketball, there are also two major teams, Estudiantes and Real Madrid. Another important sports event held in October is Madrid Tennis Masters series, where the best ATP tennis players participate. More info about Madrid TMS.

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