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REVEALED: World's most popular athlete

Swiss legend Roger Federer, Paris St Germain forward Neymar of Brazil, Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, Lebron James and Lionel Messi.

Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo topped the ESPN World Fame 100 list for a third straight year, pipping American basketball player Lebron James and long-term Argentine rival Lionel Messi.

Real Madrid forward Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, was named the most popular athlete in the world on the basis of his social media following, endorsement deals and search score.

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