Legions of young American fans and their collective penchant for social media have crowned soccer—and athletes like Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr.—the new kings of Twitter and Facebook.
![]() World Cup Fever Sweeps the U.S. www.adweek.com The World Cup is a point of global pride, a social event unmatched. And as the popularity of soccer grows in the U.S., the sport's stars are getting big boosts from the social engagement of a swelling fan base. Just ask Neymar, Lionel Messi or the other World Cup athletes promoting major brands and… |