Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen was the first non-American sports team on Google's most searched for teams list in 2024.
Inter Miami ended the 2024 season full of ups and downs, with the Fort Lauderdale team ultimately falling short of its main goal as they failed to make progress in their quest for an MLS Cup win.
However, the Herons did claim the Supporters' Shield title with a record number of points, with the victory securing a place at the expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup next summer.
Messi's presence with the team, combined with a level of uncertainty about his fitness, helped further increase Inter Miami's interest and popularity not only in the United States, but also internationally, as the MLS became the most searched for soccer team on Google this year was, and in third place. in the general classification.
MLB leads Google searches
In a Top 10 that curiously sees no entry from an NFL team, it was the two MLB 'big guns' that were the most searched sports teams of the year, as the Yankees and Dodgers both played the 2024 World Series with the LA side who ultimately wins.
Google shared the search trends for 2024, with the NY Yankees topping the list, followed by the Dodgers.
Fourth place went to Bundesliga winners Bayer Leverkusen, with Xabi Alonso's 'Die Werkself' finally breaking Bayern's stranglehold on the German league title as their run to the title captivated fans around the world.
Messi plays again with Argentina
Messi's popularity and the Argentine Copa América also placed Albiceleste in the top 10.
NBA champion Boston Celtics were the highest-ranked basketball team after the TD Garden team secured their 18th championship with a victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the finals last summer. The Texans appear at number seven in the rankings.
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