of the Premier League (who, like the NFL, are unnecessarily strict about their footage but whose “most popular league in the world” crown was already established before social media), ruin their chances of international growth with this irrational approach. Prominent websites such as Deadspin, SB Nation and Barstool Sports have seen their Twitter accounts . That year turned into a wild ride for pro soccer, because two leagues toiled to grab sports fans’ attention and dollars. In January, however, he complained about some dual national team-mates suffering from a “lack of passion”.