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Everybody loves Twitter! Our favourite athletes regularly take to the popular social networking site to express their feelings. While some athletes are followed strictly by fans who love the sport, others are followed by millions around the world.Who are the most followed sportspersons on Twitter?Lets take a look.
#5 Ronaldinho
Twitter Handle: @10Ronaldinho
Followers: 9.44 Million
The Brazilian trickster is the fifth most followed athlete in the world with 9.44 million followers. The former Barcelona midfielder regularly updates his twitter account, but you may need a translator to understand what he’s saying.
#4 Neymar
Twitter Handle: @neymarjr
Followers: 11.3 Million
The hugely popular Brazilian forward makes the top 5 with 11.3 million followers and counting. The Barcelona man is famous for his selfies which he regularly posts on Twitter and keeps in touch with his numerous fans through the social networking site.
#3 LeBron James
Twitter Handle: @KingJames
Followers: 13.2 Million
Highly talented basketball player LeBron James is the third most followed athlete in the world with 13.2 million followers. The Miami Heat forward always keeps his followers entertained with interesting banter and is currently keeping track of the USA National team in the World Cup.
#2 Kaka
Twitter Handle: @KAKA
Followers: 19.4 Million
Brazilian magician Ricardo Kaka may not be the same player he was years ago, but is still loved by many a sports fan. The AC Milan favourite once held the record for being the highest followed athlete on Twitter. Fans wait eagerly for an update from the midfielder.
#1 Cristiano Ronaldo
Twitter Handle: @Cristiano
Followers: 26.9 Million
Only one man could have led this list and that is Real Madrid and Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. The iconic forward is loved by millions of football fans around the world, especially Manchester United fans who hold him in the highest regard even though he left them years ago. CR7 regularly updates people on his preparations for a game, post game reactions and a word or two on the sponsors!
