About the Blogger continued/ Italian League update.

First off, the update: AC Milan lead the Italian league following their, and Pato's, great performance against Chievo. Meanwhile, AS Roma have battled their way out of the lower table and into the... well, middle-ish table. Congrats!

• Now then, continuing with Italy I'd like to say that, were it not for the political connection in the club, AC Milan would be my favorite team. As it is, I have to say that SSC Napoli are my favorite team. The team from Naples has a vast history going back all the way to late 1904. True, some of their history hasn't been quite so beautiful, they've been relegated to Serie B a couple times, however outshining these low moments are the years when they had Diego Maradona playing for them. Also, they've won the UEFA cup as well as the Italian league and cup among other awards.
•  Following these ex-World Cup winners, how about the domestic league of this year's runners-up? Thats right, Holland or the Netherlands! And my favorite team is, without a doubt, AFC Ajax. The Ajax story is old and one of lore at some points. Total Football can be said to have originated in their profound youth soccer schools and the club's essence is not only on their global impact or the star players they've produced, or even the glorious history; they have also won many many domestic and international titles. Ajax is why the world can never forget the Dutch sides.
• Returning to the south of Europe I'd like to highlight which Portuguese club I most connect with. That club would definately be SL Benfica. No, it isn't because their stadium is Estadio da Luz (the Stadium of Light) but because they have a history full of domination, one of the most profound strikers in Eusebio, and they are the greatest Lisbon club. 
• Now how about back up north to look into the Irish League?  The club of choice for me here has got to be Saint Patrick's Athletic FC, founded in 1929, when they actually came into the Irish league in 1951 they won the league on the first try! But they have had tougher years since then, however, they were once more victorious in the 90's, and their successes have continued into the 2000's.
• Now moving alittle to the north and east, how about my favorite team in the Scottish league? The Bhoys of Celtic are hands-down my favorite team because of their success as the first team from Ireland/Scotland/Britain/Wales to win the Champions League. True, they haven't been quite so brilliant of late, however I would pick them over their rivals Rangers any day!
• Leaving the highlands now, what about the domestic league of the current world champions? Well in Spain I owe allegiance to one team: FC Barcelona. They were the hold-outs against the dictatorship of Spain and my respect from them only grows from there. It isn't all politically oriented, they do play extremely good football, have some great players, and have a building full of silverware. The history of the club is just as brilliant as the present day, with some of the greatest players in the world at one time or another filling their ranks.
• Ending this post, I'd just like to point out one final league: The Swedish League! My favorite team here is AIK Solna. Founded in 1891, their team isn't quite so high this year, however their history in the Swedish league is nothing to scoff at!