Football is arguably the most followed sport in the world. The game has attracted fans from all corners of the world. Numbers from sports betting sites and apps also indicate that football attracts the most punters. Some top leagues that keep fans entertained include the English Premier League, Spanish La Liga, Italian Serie A, and the German Bundesliga.

In 2021, fans are set to be entertained by some significant events. Here is a guide to the upcoming football events in the world and Africa.

FA Cup Final

Date: May 15, 2021
Venue: Wembley Stadium 

The FA Cup final will be the last match of the 2020-21 FA Cup. The final is traditionally played at the Wembley Stadium in London. This year it will be played on May 15.

This season’s edition is the 140th of the oldest football tournament in the world. The event’s current sponsor is Emirates, and the winner qualifies for next season’s UEFA Europa League group stage.

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The tournament has reached the quarter-finals stage with premier league heavyweights Manchester United, Manchester City, and Chelsea all still in the tournament.

UEFA Champions League Final

Date: May 29 2021
Venue: Ataturk Olympic Stadium, Istanbul, Turkey

The 2020/21 UEFA Champions League final will be held in Turkey’s largest stadium, the Ataturk Olympic Stadium. The stadium was to host last season’s final, but that was not to be due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

The tournament is at the round of 16 second stage. All the top European clubs are still in the tournament, and it is hard to tell at the moment who is the tournament’s favorite.