Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami beat Cristiano Ronaldo and LeBron James’ teams to top the list of MOST searched Sports teams in 2023

Lionel Messi joining Inter Miami was one of the most notable moments in World Football this year.

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami beat Cristiano Ronaldo and LeBron James’ teams to top the list of MOST searched Sports teams in 2023

To label Lionel Messi as ‘influential’ would be an understatement. The 36-year-old 5’7″ Argentine’s humble stature does not do justice to his ‘monumental’ influence on the sport. Google released their annual ‘Year in Search’ which features the most searched sports teams globally in 2023. Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami topped the list for the most searched sports team in 2023. Miami surpassed LeBron James‘ Los Angeles Lakers (#2) and Cristiano Ronaldo‘s Al-Nassr (#3) to clinch top spot in the list.

The Argentine joined the club owned by David Beckham on July 15th on a free transfer. It remains safe to say that the #10’s arrival from PSG and the subsequent popularity has greatly influenced the team’s #1 spot on the list. Even though Lionel Messi and co. missed out on the MLS play-offs, the club has been at the center of the global spotlight ever since.

Ever since Messi donned the pink jersey of Inter Miami, jersey sales have skyrocketed. Collaborations with Vogue Magazine and partnerships with Apple TV are other notable instances of Messi’s ‘influence’. The Argentine managed a total of 14 goals and set up another 11 in all competitions in his debut season. However, injuries hurt the later end of their season as they missed out on the playoffs. Reportedly, Luis Suarez will join the club in the coming season.

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A look at the top 10 most searched teams on Google in 2023

Google has released its annual “Year in Search” on December 11th. The list featuring the most searched Sports teams globally in 2023 has several familiar inclusions. From Inter Miami to Manchester City and Al-Nassr, here’s a look at the top 10 most searched teams this year. Even though the MLS club ranks 1st in searches, the Los Angeles Lakers grab second. The team features big names like LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and D’Angelo Russell and is 5th in the Eastern Conference.

Neymar Jr. and Manchester City
Al-Hilal and Manchester City also made the top 10 for most searched teams globally (Via X/@AlHilalFC_EN & Cityzens10)

The third spot features a familiar name in Al-Nassr, home to Cristiano Ronaldo, the most followed athlete on Instagram. The Saudi club received global attention after signing Ronaldo. A global exodus of European stars ensued, after which the media showed great interest in the league. Treble winners Manchester City take fourth spot on the list.

Other football teams on the list include Al-Hilal SFC at 7th and Borussia Dortmund at 8th. The Saudi club pulled off the signing of Brazilian star Neymar Jr. in the summer. The Indian National Cricket team takes 9th spot after a heartbreaking defeat in the World Cup final to Australia. NBA team Miami Heat and Baseball team Texas Rangers book their spots at 5th and 6th. Ice Hockey team Boston Bruins finished off the top 10.

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