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Soccer is the most watched \u2013 and played \u2013 sport in the world, and many of rock\u2019s biggest stars are passionate fans.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m a rock star because I couldn\u2019t be a soccer star,\u201d Rod Stewart<\/a> once famously admitted. The singer also described the sport as \u201cmy whole life,\u201d further proof of his dedication to the beautiful game.<\/p>\n Below, we\u2019ve assembled 22 of Rock\u2019s Biggest Soccer Fans. As you might expect, many of the artists below are from England, a soccer-obsessed nation that\u2019s home to some of the biggest clubs in the world. Still, soccer is definitely a worldwide sport, and American, German, Brazilian and Scottish rockers also feature prominently on our list.<\/p>\n In some instances, musicians have actually found ways to blend their love of soccer with their music. Such was the case for Roger Waters<\/a>, who named a song after his favorite team, and Black Sabbath<\/a>, who chose their beloved club\u2019s home stadium as the site for their final concert.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Put Them in, Coach: 26 Rock Star Athletes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Then there are the rockers who took their fandom to a whole new level by getting involved with their favorite soccer team. Robert Plant<\/a> and Noel Gallagher<\/a> are among the artists who\u2019ve played special shows to support their club, while Elton John<\/a> and Billie Joe Armstrong invested their own money to become owners of their respective teams.<\/p>\n Check out UCR\u2019s round up of 22 of Rock\u2019s Biggest Soccer Fans. Whether they\u2019re\u00a0cheering on\u00a0their country\u2019s national team, or supporting their local club, these rockers wear their fandom like a badge of honor.<\/p>\nRock’s Biggest Soccer Fans<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n