Euro 2016: Most talked about players, teams and matches on Facebook so far

Facebook looks at which matches, teams and players were most buzzed about throughout the tournament.

Wed, 06 Jul, 2016 - 16:00

Ahead of the Euro 2016 semi-finals, Facebook looked at which matches, teams and players were most buzzed about throughout the tournament.

Germany's Mesut Ozil, left, scores the opening goal against Italy. Picture: AP

Top five most discussed matches (up until the semi-finals)

Germany vs Italy (quarter-final)

France vs Iceland (quarter-final)

Poland vs Portugal (quarter-final)

Wales vs Belgium (quarter-final)

France vs Romania (Opening match)

Top five most discussed teams (globally)

France's Dimitri Payet celebrates scoring the winner at the Stade de France. Photo: Chris Radburn/PA

1. France

2. Portugal

3. England

4. Wales

5. Germany

Top five most talked about players (globally)

Gareth Bale - 24%

Cristiano Ronaldo - 18%

Dimitri Payet - 12%

Paul Pogba - 3%

Pepe - 3%

While Bale and Ronaldo take the top two spots in the most talked about players at a global level, Éder and Payet take top spots across Italy, Spain and France.

Top most discussed players across Europe are:

Gareth Bale

Joe Hart

Harry Kane

Portugal

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