Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo topped the ESPN World Fame 100 list for a third straight year, leaving behind American basketball player Lebron James and Argentine rival Lionel Messi.
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.
Brazil`s Neymar took the fourth spot.