If You Can't Match These Logos To The European Team, Stop Watching Soccer
- by Andrew Pollard
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Regardless of the stature and history of the World Cup which dominates the international soccer calendar, many longtime football fans currently see the European football scene as being the most exciting and interesting element of the football landscape.
Whether that's by regularly watching the various big name, big team-driven European leagues, or whether that's being glued to the Champions League and, err, the not-so-great Europa League, it's that swagger, attacking style and eccentric flair so often associated with Europe's best teams that has fans chomping at the bit.
Of course, these days everyone likes to see themselves as the ultimate football fan, the ultimate statto, the ultimate brainbox who knows all there is to possibly know about the beautiful game. With so many divisions and leagues now available at our fingertips thanks to excessive TV deals and online viewing, we're all now devouring more and more football than ever before.
What we have here, though, is a nice little test destined to see just how well you know some of European football's true giants. And yes, while a lot of these answers may initially seem obvious, we have thrown in a few curve balls for you. After all, some of the most successful teams in Europe are not always in the most popular of leagues.
So, let's see if you have what it takes to match up these 25 club badges with their respective sides.
Which Major European Team's Logo Is This?
It's only fair to get you off to a nice and easy start, and this is without question one of the most instantly recognizable club badges in the world of football. Why's that? Oh, well that's largely down to this team just so happening to be one of the most successful in the history of the beautiful game. You know you know it, we know you know it, so just get this over with and select the correct logo from the options.
Which Major European Team's Logo Is This?
We've got a B, we've got a V, we've got another B, and then we've got a 09. All of it is held together by a nice circular design, with the V taking pride above the Bs, and the 09 filling things out underneath. If that sounds simple, you try and fill a word count when all you have to work with is a circle with a few letters and numbers in it! But back to the topic at hand, which team does this design represent?
Which Major European Team's Logo Is This?
Yes, this one really is as easy as you're thinking. What's that in the middle of this crest? Why, it looks like some sort of red devil positioned under a ship of sorts. Oh, and there's a couple of footballs for good measure. Y'know, just so you know that this is indeed a football club. To many across the globe, this particular club is seen as the very biggest in world football. More importantly, though, can you name this team?
Which Major European Team's Logo Is This?
Another early question, another relatively straightforward one. Fear not, trusty reader, for the questions will indeed get a tad trickier as this quiz progresses. For now, we're simply playing possum and setting you up for a fall by letting you get over confident. Well, something like that. So, let's take a look at this logo, shall we. The striking element of this one is the zig-zag-esque pattern through the middle of the design. Are you able to correctly guess which team's badge this is?
Which Major European Team's Logo Is This?
Hey kids, it's a giant, giant N! Yep, that's pretty much it for this logo bar a couple of different shades of blue. It's N as in for Norman or Nelson or Nigel or... or... Negan for those Walking Dead fans out there. But let's face it, unless there's something we're totally missing, the N on show here doesn't stand for any of those names. Having a good think through your mind, which of the teams listed here is represented by this classic logo?
Which Major European Team's Logo Is This?
You'd almost be forgiven for thinking that was Julius Caesar or a member of ye olden days of Greece and Rome. Or maybe that's part of the plan here, and maybe this design is intended to conjure up memories of just such times. And yet again, we have another logo that has a year emblazoned on it - this time showing us that this team have been around since way back in 1925. Can you tell us which team this represents, though?
Which Major European Team's Logo Is This?
Here we have a logo and badge that many even casual football fans will very well likely know. There's a nice classic crest to this one, with a stylish use of several different segments. And yes, again there's a football incorporated in to this design, as shown on the bottom half of the badge. You should be able to guess this one straight away, but who knows - maybe you'll slip up. So go on, let's see if you can get this correct.
Which Major European Team's Logo Is This?
So many teams seem to have a soft spot for incorporating some sort of animal or even mythical beast in to their logo design. And this team right here? Yep, they just so happen to be one of those particular sides. What we have here is supposed to be a lion. Not yet any lion, mind, for he's holding a big ol' staff to reiterate that he really, really does mean business. Getting to the point, can you name this side?
Which Major European Team's Logo Is This?
Some of the biggest names in world football have been in existence for longer than any of us have been alive. Hell, plenty of smaller, lesser known teams have also been in existence for over a century. The club whose badge is showcased here informs us that this team came to be way, way back in 1888 - meaning they're soon to be coming up for their 130th year. Quite the impressive milestone, right? Sure, but can you name this side?
Which Major European Team's Logo Is This?
Talk about ugly! We're sure that the genius minds who dreamed up this logo would like to label it chic and sleek, a revolutionary design which is the cream of the crop when it comes to style. To the rest of us, though, it just looks pretty damn awful and as if it was thrown together in 2 minutes but a bunch of infants. Regardless of its origins, of course, more important right now is whether you can tell us just which team this belongs to.
Which Major European Team's Logo Is This?
Hmm, is that... is that some sort of monument or building? Possibly a tower of sorts? It could well be, humble reader. There's a nice, rich dark blue here, a bit of red there, and a few other notable colors bringing all of this logo together to give quite the memorable design. Not to give too much away, but you can certainly say that this side is one of the more appealing to watch right now, but are you able to name them?
Which Major European Team's Logo Is This?
Ah, the Italians. If there's ever a chance to make something smooth, suave and stylish, you can usually count on the Italians to do that. It's not giving anything away to see that this side belongs to an Italian side. After all, the four options listed here are all Italian club teams. Do you know which of the teams this logo represents, though? And if not, are you able to work your magic and somehow take that sought after lucky guess?
Which Major European Team's Logo Is This?
Hey everybody, it's a ship! And a... a... err, what even is that?! Your guess is as good as ours when it comes to the pentagon-style design that's shown in the bottom half of this badge, but yeah, we definitely, definitely can see that there's a ship on the top part. And again, we have another badge that has a year stamped on it - this time telling us that the team was created in 1894. Which team's badge is this, though?
Which Major European Team's Logo Is This?
It's a cannon! While the current world looks like it could go to the dogs any day now due to the looming large threat of nuclear war, it's now a little crazy to think that a sturdy cannon was once one of the most popular and powerful weapons of choice for any would-be megalomaniacs. And thus, here we have exactly that - a cannon, that is, not a megalomaniac - adorning this logo, but which team does this badge belong to?
Which Major European Team's Logo Is This?
If you just so happen to go to many games across Europe, chances are you'll regularly see supporters proudly waving flags adorned with the logo or badge of their team. And here, we have a club's logo that actually features a flag loud and proud across its face. Other than the flag, there's not really much to say about this bar some red and white color schemes jotted throughout the design. Which team is represented by this particular badge, though?
Which Major European Team's Logo Is This?
Dragons make everything cooler, right? Well, right at the top of this team's badge proudly sits one of those fire-breathing sorts. But that's not all, for this design has all kinds of different things going on across it. Oh, and it all dovetails together to seemingly resemble some sort of bizarre beach ball if you follow the stitching lines to the badge's base. Still, it all somehow manages to come together quite nicely. Which team is this the badge for, though?
Which Major European Team's Logo Is This?
If you've paid attention to even a handful of the football badges you've seen over the years, you'll have come to notice that football team's absolutely love to include a date when possible - particularly if it's a really, really old date with which they can help hammer home the point that they've been around for longer than most of their rivals and pretenders to their throne. Can you match this badge and its 1907 heritage to the correct team, though?
Which Major European Team's Logo Is This?
That's a rather strong point going through the middle of this design, and there's a good chance that if you just so happen to be well-versed in a certain language then you'll be able to easily identify this team due to the writing on display here. Despite that, we have moved plenty of other text from this design so as to make it at least a little harder to guess correctly. So give it a whirl, let's see if you can guess which team this is for.
Which Major European Team's Logo Is This?
For those of you well-versed in your football knowledge and, in particular, football badges and club logos, you'll be well aware that plenty of teams across the globe use stars to indicate success. For example, if a national side has won the World Cup then they will add a star to their shirt's emblem. Similarly, in club football this is something which many teams do based on league, cup or even continental success. So with that in mind, which side is showing off their three stars here?
Which Major European Team's Logo Is This?
When it comes to being cooler than the other side of the pillow, this particular design is one of the coolest ones in the game. And why's that? Well, a large part of the uber-cool factor is down to the simple fact that this badge has a bear adorned across the top part of its design. Surely that just brings a whole new level of appeal and style to any logo, right? The answer you're looking for there is, of course, 'yes', but more important is whether you have the answer to which team this design represents.
Which Major European Team's Logo Is This?
Again, we once more find ourselves with a pretty basic and straightforward design here. No lions, no devils, no mythical beasts, and not even a ship for company on this badge. In fact, there's not even the trusty old soccer ball on display here. All that we have is a nicely shaped crest, some stripes, and then what appears to quite possibly be a crown placed on the top of this particular logo. Are you able to answer which team this represents, though?
Which Major European Team's Logo Is This?
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it a... no, it definitely, definitely is a bird. A gold one, as it happens. Whether it lays the much sought after golden eggs, we can't really help you out on that one. What we have here, though, is a rather splendid looking badge, one that feels big time and regal and as if it could almost double-up as the logo on a swanky, expensive car. Which football team does this belong to, though?
Which Major European Team's Logo Is This?
He's a funky little fella, right? You see him there, the dude with the beard and the little hat. It's a good look, for sure, and it's one that instantly gets you wanting this team to do well for themselves. And they've most certainly done that over the decades, being one of the most dominant sides in their own particular division. Having a good look at this fine fella gracing this badge, which team do you think the logo belongs to?
Which Major European Team's Logo Is This?
Err, what exactly IS that? To us, it kind of looks like a cross between an NFL ball and maybe some sort of egg from the famed Alien movie franchise. But regardless of what you may think of this design, nevertheless it is indeed the logo of a certain team. Well, of course it is, for if that wasn't the case then it would be a bit silly to include it here. Anyways, can you guess which team is the owner of this particular design?
Which Major European Team's Logo Is This?
Phew! For the last few questions, we've barely seen a single soccer ball! Fear not, though, for just as we were starting to get worried, up pops one here, casually placed on one side of the badge in a rather classy way. Truth be told, this entire design is a rather classy one, with the color schemes and crest/shield design working ridiculously well. Still, it's pointless looking at a pretty badge if you can't name it - so let's see if you know which team this represents!