Tired of just watching the game on TV? Combine your holiday with catching a real live game.

ENGLAND

English Premier League
With 92 professional teams and superb modern stadiums in most major cities, England is the obvious destination for a soccer pilgrimage. Pay a visit to the Theatre of Dreams home to Man United or visit Anfield to catch Liverpool and soak up the atmosphere along with 50,000 other fans.
When to go: Aug-May.
Tickets: Prices start from as little as £25.45 (B1,300) to see Man United or £25.50 (B1,305) for Liverpool. Visit www.premierleague.com for full details of schedules.
Fly: To London (roundtrip): British Airways (www.ba.com), B23,650; Cathay Pacific (www.cathaypacific.com/th), B23,600; Air Asia X (www.airasia.com), B15,940.

SPAIN

La Liga
If you want a bit of Latin flair with your footy, then head to Spain, home to footballing giants Barcelona and Real Madrid. A visit to Madrid’s Bernabeu or the Nou Camp in Barcelona are incentive enough but you also get to enjoy two of Europe’s most exciting cities at the same time.
When: Aug-May, with a one month break in Dec-Jan.
Tickets: From €85 (B3,920 at www.worldticketshop.com) to see Real Madrid, or visit the website (www.realmadrid.com) for further details.
Fly: To Madrid (roundtrip): Thai Airways (www.thaiairways.com), B48,735.

Italy

Calcio Serie A
If England is Soccer’s traditional home, then Italy is its spiritual heartland. It’s no exaggeration to say that football is a religion in this country and the fans certainly aren’t afraid to show their emotions. Fly to Rome to catch Juventus or head to Milan and watch AC Milan and Internazionale at the legendary 80,000-seat San Siro stadium. 
When: Aug-May, with a one month break in Dec-Jan.
Tickets: From €115 (B5,300 at www.worldticketshop.com) to see AC Milan (www.acmilian.com).
Fly: To Milan or Rome (roundtrip): Emirates (www.emirates.com/th), B25,220. To Rome (roundtrip): Cathay pacific (www.cathaypacific.com).

Premier Final: Last Call

May 16 marks the final round of the Premier League 2009 season. For a chance to catch the exciting end to what’s proved to be an exciting season, Malaysia Airlines (02-263-0565, www.malaysiaairlines.com) still offer a last minute MAS Premier Football Package. Starting from B79,900 to take in Manchester United vs Arsenal and from B65,500 for Chelsea vs Blackburn. Both packages include two-night accommodation with breakfast, a Bangkok-London air ticket (and a London-Manchester air ticket for Man U-Arsenal deal), airport transfer and one match ticket. Prices are person and 50% of the fare is required at booking.