The Ronaldo effect! Almería storms into Spain’s top 5 most popular clubs
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
Cristiano Ronaldo has triggered an unprecedented surge in the popularity of Spanish club Almería following his decision to invest in the team.
Details: After Cristiano Ronaldo invested in Almería, currently competing in the Segunda, the club’s popularity skyrocketed. Thanks to Ronaldo’s involvement, the modest squad has already overtaken most La Liga sides in terms of audience reach. The club’s social media channels have seen an extraordinary influx of new followers.
This media boom has propelled Almería into Spain’s official top five most popular clubs on Instagram. The second-division team now stands alongside giants like Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atlético.
For a Segunda club, this is a historic achievement.
Reminder: Cristiano Ronaldo spoke out for the first time after reports of a serious injury.