10 Most Popular Sports In The World
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Whether you are taking part or just watching, sport is one of the most popular pasttimes in all countries on our planet. Some sports are very different from others and some will only have relatively small, localized followings. Others, however, are enjoyed by billions of people throughout the world.
Some of the world’s largest sporting events will have millions tuned in on TVs worldwide. The best in their sports can make vast sums of money and become international superstars. Many sports are also played by amateurs, even if only for a bit of fun. We have compiled a list of the most popular sports on the planet.
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1. Soccer/Association Football
Known internationally as football, soccer is the most popular sport on the planet by some distance, with a global fan base of approximately 3.5 billion people. Professional leagues are found in just about every country and the largest and most successful clubs have an enormous international following. Some of the world’s biggest clubs include names like Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Juventus.
Every 4 years, the FIFA World Cup is held featuring nations from across the planet. The trophy is arguably the most coveted on the planet, and is the largest sporting event ever to be held. Footballing superstars like Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and David Beckham are household names globally.
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