When it comes to the most hated sports teams, Topteny magazine has got the top ten. And when we mean top ten hated teams, we mean they have the unenviable record of being loathed by millions of sports-loving people for no reason. Here are the culprits:
1 New York Yankees
The Yankees take the unenviable record of being top of the list of the most hated sports teams in 2021. The Yankees earned their spot through sheer success: money and trophies. This sports franchise has 27 world championships and has a star-studded team other teams envy. They are USA’s most valued sports organization. They are famous around the world because of their success. The fact that Alex Rodriguez plays here does not help matters at all.
2 New England Patriots
The Pats are both a cheating and a winning team. This is why millions of sports fans actively hate them. They have been champions at four Super Bowls while being caught in a few scandals. The Patriots have a massive line-up of stars – Tom Brady and Bill Belichick – who are extremely talented and famous. This is why sports fans of other teams despise them.
3 Boston Red Sox
The Red Sox is a major sporting franchise in the US with a big bag of money to spend. They are never ashamed or scared to show how big a bank they have. This has drawn a lot of angst and ire from fans of other sporting teams. Their big financial war chest has invariably contributed to their success in the MLB. The Red Sox never hesitates to bully other MLB teams by stealing their star players financially. This is why they attract a lot of hatred from discerning fans of the MLB.
4 Chelsea FC
Before the 2004 takeover of Chelsea (the Roman revolution), Chelsea was a relatively modest club with a neutral and passive fan base. However, as soon as Roman Abramovich came over and pumped in more than £100 million to lure in many talented players, Chelsea became one of the most polarising football teams in the world. Drawing an equal amount of admiration and hate from millions. Chelsea has seen it win a spot in the most hated sports teams.
5 Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a major basketball franchise with 17 championship triumphs. With such an amount of championship silverware safely stashed in your trophy cabinet, it is only natural to draw anger from every sports fan who isn’t part of your fan base. The Celtics are very popular with their iconic green and white kits in the NBA. No one will forget their top players like Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo, and many more. The Celtics are mostly hated on the American West Coast and the L.A Lakers. They have a seeming rivalry that seems to stoke the flames of this hatred and have spread to many parts of the league and beyond.
6 Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers are currently one of the most desired and successful basketball franchises in American sports history. They are attracting many big names, which have led to many championships. The Lakers are among the most successful NBA teams in the western conference and the US. Known for players who like to showboat, the team has boasted of an array of stars at different times, with players like Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, Derek Fisher, Pau Gasol, and many wearing the famous purple and yellow jerseys at some point in their careers. But, of course, the Lakers are despised for their achievements. Their arrogance and obsession with the exciting “Showtime” basketball type of play have earned them a spot on the most hated sports teams.
7 Manchester United
Boasting millions of fans all across the globe, Manchester United is a team that draws either love or hatred from millions of people from around the world. Many fans worldwide also hate them due to their popularity and success. With a long list of “glory supporters,” these people are supporters of the club due to the achievements that they have had during the reign of Sir Alex Ferguson. The brand is still going strong in 2021, but this has not taken them off the most hated sports teams.
8 The Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys are an NFL Team based out of Dallas, Texas. They call their sports team “America’s team,” making other fans perceive them arrogant. This has no doubt increased the hatred that people have for the franchise. The Dallas Cowboys are known for their knack for always being on TV with one show or the other. This annoys a lot of sports fans who feel that they have no business being on TV. Anyway, long story short, this is one reason they are also hated by many fans in 2021.
9 Detroit Red Wings
The Red Wings are a successful NHL franchise that people would have less hated had they not stolen the word “Hockeytown.” This title is usually used to refer to 9 different US cities, and the fact that they stole the title has increased the hatred a lot of people already have for the franchise. The Red Wings are among the most hated sports teams because of their playoff tradition. The part about octopuses being thrown into boxes of ice each time they score does not seem to help.
10 Real Madrid CF
Real Madrid is officially known as the Galacticos (galaxy of stars) in football circles. The club is extremely popular and is a record holder for many championships and tournaments. This has led to many people hating the Spanish club, known for its substantial financial war chest and the ability to steal stars away from their club. They are indeed a “galaxy” with a tendency to attract superstars from other “galaxies”; this is why they are hated. Furthermore, their rivalry with FC Barcelona for the most successful team in Spain has helped to stoke the flames of hatred even further to a point where the club provokes a lot of defiance from fans of opposing teams. The Madrid-based club is a hitherto properly managed outfit but sadly is hated by many people and rounds out our list of most hated sports teams in 2021.
