United still the most popular club online in China

A report's revealed The Reds continue to be the number one team online for people in China.

Author: Victoria GloverPublished 31st Jan 2018

United continue to be the number one football club online in China, according to a new report.

They may not have won a Premier League title since 2013, but their star continues to shine brightly in the Far East.

The seventh annual Red Card report by Mailman has found Jose Mourinho's side are the best-performing club online in China for the second year in a row.

The Red Devils have long claimed to have more fans there than any other country in the world, having first visited the region in 1975 and last toured there in 2016.

Anthony Martial has been named the third most popular player in China, behind only Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, with United midfielder Paul Pogba and former captain Wayne Rooney completing the top five.

Phil Lynch, United's chief executive of media, said: "With over 107million followers, China is one of Manchester United's most important markets and we have a long history of innovation and fan engagement in the region.

"Through data analysis, geo-specific content creation and on-the-ground activities, we continue to be the most followed football club on China's major social media platforms: Sina Weibo and WeChat.

"We are honoured to receive the Red Card award for the second consecutive year and we are excited about the ongoing opportunities to innovate and build our brand, allowing our fans in China to interact with the club and our products.''

City, Tottenham and Chelsea are also in the top 10.