Manchester United have been ranked the richest football club in the world for the 7th year running. The recent Forbes ratings see The Red Devils valued at a massive £1.13 (€1.28 / $1.86) Billion, despite major issues that owners The Glazer Family have with debt burdening. However, the no.1 standing comes as no surprise, with United boasting a fanbase of approximately 350 million people worldwide - the largest following of any sports team, anywhere. 

The Reds' closest rivals in terms of financial power are; Real Madrid, Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Barcelona. Spanish giants Madrid are valued at £900 Million, Premier League title challengers Arsenal weight-in at £700 Million, German champions Bayern are worth £650 Million, whilst Catalan blockbusters Barca are only half as rich as United - coming in below £600 Million. Other English sides in the Top 10 include Chelsea and Liverpool.

The London Blues are 7th - worth £400 Million, and The Scousers placed 9th - at less than £350 Million. The sheer strength of United is displayed in it's £1.13 Billion valuation, despite the side being relatively quite in the transfer market. Much of this is down to the club's debt - which currently stands at nearly £600 Million. If The Glazers weren't causing us this stress, we well and truly would be invincible (and filthy rich)...


Forbes Football Rich List, 2011

1. Manchester United
2. Real Madrid
3. Arsenal
4. Bayern Munich
5. Barcelona
6. AC Milan
7. Chelsea
8. Juventus
9. Liverpool
10. Inter Milan