20 Famous Football Club Nicknames and Where They Came From

Every sporting club around the world has a nickname, some given by their own fans, some used originally as insults by rival supporters, and some from a city's traditions or history. This list explains the heritage behind some of the weird and wonderful nicknames of football clubs around the world, with some nicknames being as surprising as they sound. Meringue, a sweet, desert like candy, became associated with the Spanish giants due to its pure white colour. The nickname originated through... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/