Some would argue that the sport is in their blood and that despite their status they still religiously follow their team. Others have no doubt been attracted to the cleaner, sanitised version of the game that emerged in England in the mid 1990s.
Here are some of our favourites, snapped in the stands.
Celebrity Supporters
Brazilian football legend Pele looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Charlton Athletic at Stamford Bridge on January 22, 2006.
Actor James Nesbitt, centre, awaits kick-off at Stamford Bridge ahead of the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on April 26, 2008.
Everton Chairman Bill Kenwright and British actress Jenny Seagrove stand before the kick off of the Premier League match against West Ham United at Upton Park on November 8, 2008.
Musicians Gary Barlow (far left) and Robbie Williams (far right) look on during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on November 8, 2008.
TV actor Tim Healy watches the Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Stoke City at St James' Park on December 6, 2008.
Irish actor Liam Neeson celebrates Liverpool's 1-0 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage on April 4, 2009.
Actor Daniel Craig looks on prior to the match between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Anfield on May 3, 2009.
British actor Keith Allen, the father of singer Lily Allen, ahead of the Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Everton at Craven Cottage on May 24, 2009.
Chef Gordon Ramsay and his son watch the action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on 4 October, 2009.
Actor Henry Winkler attends the Liverpool v Everton game at Goodison Park on November 29, 2009.
