The Catalans have been recognised as the most popular sports team in the world on social media beating off competition from Real Madrid and Manchester United
FC Barcelona have been labelled the most popular sports team on social media in 2015 by Forbes.
In an official list released by Forbes, the Catalans pose an astonishing 100.9 million followers across Facebook and Twitter, topping the list over rival Real Madrid and EPL giant Manchester United who lie in third spot.
In the top 10 features nine European football teams with LA Lakers spoiling a clean sweep party for the beautiful game.
Top 10 Most Popular Sports Teams On Social Media
1. FC Barcelona – 100.9 million followers (Facebook: 85.4 million; Twitter: 15.5 million)
2. Real Madrid – 99.8 million followers (Facebook: 83.3 million; Twitter: 16.5 million)
3. Manchester United – 70.9 million followers (Facebook: 65.4 million; Twitter: 5.5 million)
4. Chelsea – 48.7 million followers (Facebook: 42.9 million; Twitter: 5.8)
5. Arsenal – 39 million followers (Facebook: 33 million; Twitter: 6 million)
6. Bayern Munich – 32.9 million followers (Facebook: 30.7 million; Twitter: 2.2 million)
7. Liverpool – 30.3 million followers (Facebook: 25.7 million; Twitter: 4.5 million)
8. AC Milan – 27.1 million followers (Facebook: 24.4 million; Twitter: 2.7 million)
9. Los Angles Lakers – 25.6 million followers (Facebook: 21.2 million; Twitter: 4.4 million)
10. Manchester City – 21.8 million followers (Facebook: 19.2 million; Twitter: 2.5 million)
