Americanization will make you think this might be close, but it isn’t at all.

Europe, South America, majority Africa, Middle east & in considerable North America, the most popular sport is football, & Ronaldo easily the most popular athlete.

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It’s the most popular sport in a grand total of 5 countries: Philippines, Lithuania, Puerto Rico, Marshall Islands & Bahamas.

NBA is not among the 10 most popular leagues in the world.

Jordan retired almost 2 decades ago & is the most famous athlete in one country on earth.
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