It's been a stellar season for Real Madrid after winning La Liga and the
Champions League, but the Spanish club suffered a rare defeat Tuesday
-- off the pitch.
Manchester United is now officially the world's
most valuable football club, usurping Real at the top of the Forbes
annual rich list for the first time in five years.
Jose
Mourinho's men might have recorded a lowly sixth place finish in the
Premier League, but the club is valued at $3.69 billion, up 11% on last
year.
United generated record revenues of $765 million -- over $75
million more than Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid -- aided by
an unprecedented domestic television deal, global commercial reach and
an Adidas kit sponsorship arrangement worth a reported $90 million per
year.
World football rich list
1) Manchester United - $3.69 billion
2) Barcelona - $3.64 billion
3) Real Madrid - $3.58 billion
4) Bayern Munich - $2.71 billion
5) Manchester City - $2.08 billion
6) Arsenal - $1.93 billion
7) Chelsea - $1.85 billion
8 ) Liverpool - $1.49 billion
9) Juventus - $1.26 billion
10) Tottenham Hotspur $1.06 billion
The
club, owned by the American Glazer family, is also substantially the
most profitable, posting operating income of $288 million -- more than
fellow English clubs Arsenal ($122 million), Chelsea ($52 million,
Liverpool ($29 million) and Tottenham Hotspur ($68 million) combined.
"Manchester
United's return to the top spot is testament to their powerful brand
and marketing acumen," commented Mike Ozanian, assistant managing editor
at Forbes Media.
The Red Devils gained automatic entry to the 2017/18 Champions League courtesy of their Europa League win.
Credit :- CNNsports
Manchester United Now The World Richest Club!!
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