With the new Premier League season just around the corner and excitement building over the South Africa 2010 World Cup competition, football fans everywhere are gearing up for plenty of action from the beautiful game.

The big teams are becoming the most successful and lucrative brands in the world. Manchester United, Barcelona, Liverpool and Real Madrid are expanding their fan base in India and China. Soccer fever has gripped the world.The USA team reached the quarter finals of the Confederations Cup and David Beckham plays in Los Angeles. Football has become a global phenomenon.

If there’s a football fan in your family, you can be assured they’ll love to receive a gift with their favourite teams colours on. Here are my top 10 gifts for football fans.

1. Tickets

Often hard to come by. Enjoy the thrill of being at the game and a pie at half time.

2. The Replica Shirt

What self respecting fan wouldn’t want to show his support in his club’s colours.

Your name and squad number on the back.

3. The Team Tours

Get a guided tour of your teams home ground. You might get to meet the team!

4. Team Scarf & Hat

With great new styles and plenty of choices, all fans can keep warm in the winter.

5. Football Monopoly

The big teams all have a version of Monopoly. For Park Lane see Old Trafford.

6. Football Player Figurines

Collectible and homage to great players.

7. Footy Wallpaper

Decorate your kids room with floor to ceiling views of their favourite football grounds.

8. Personalised Football Books

Your name on the headlines, “Fan Signs for United”

9. Table Football

The classic table game.

10. Rubber Duck

Yes, Rubber ducks in your teams colours.

If there’s fan in your life you can be assured they’ll love any of the above.