We all have our favorite sports, but which sports are the most popular around the world? The problem is coming up with a clear defining meaning for popular - by popular do we mean most watched, the most played, or the sport with the most passionate fans!
Criteria Used for Ranking:
Global Fan Base and Audience
Viewership on TV
TV Rights Deals
Popularity on Internet
Presence on Social Media
Number of Professional Leagues in the World
Average Salary of Athletes in the Top Leagues
Sponsorship Deals
Number of Countries in Which the Sport is Popular
Biggest Competition
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