With exposure to football from across the globe at an all time high, it comes as no surprise that a study has revealed 86.7 per cent of fans support clubs from overseas.
As the world's most-watched sport, football attracts audiences from almost every nation on the planet, with the World Cup final nowadays viewed by billions rather than millions.
Divisions like the Premier League have a truly global foot print, with numerous countries broadcasting games from England, as well as some of the top competitions in the game.
However a study, conducted by Chiliz, the blockchain provider for sports and entertainment, has highlighted just how far-reaching football can be.