National Sports Champions

Who is the world's most successful sports team? The New York Yankees, Manchester United, and Real Madrid have all won their national leagues multiple times, and in the process have become iconic global brands recognised for their sporting success.

There are however always challengers arising from the chasing pack, and the balance of power is shifting over time. Fulled by an enormous financial backing Manchester City have taken four of the last eight English Premier League titles, and over in the USA, the Golden State Warriors are creating their own NBA dynasty from their Californian base.

“The New York Yankees, Manchester United, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus are arguably some of the most successful and famous sporting clubs”

Statistically, Glasgow Rangers are the most successful sports team in the world with a total of 54 league titles. However with a virtual duopoly in the Scottish Premiership (85% of all available titles have either been won by Celtic or Rangers) it's hardly an apples-to-apples comparison when judging their success with teams in other more competitive leagues. We'll leave it to you to decide who is the most successful sporting club, but with their 33 Spanish national titles and 13 Champions League wins, Real Madrid wouldn't be a bad bet.

The 'National Sports Champions' table shows the three most successful teams and the latest champion for all of the worlds biggest sports leagues.