
Manchester United prevail as world's most valuable sports club... Again !
Manchester United FC remain the most valuable sports team in the world, Forbes has calculated. The Red Devils won the most popular domestic sports league globally, and finished runners-up in the largest football club competition on the planet last season. The Barclays Premier League Champions and UEFA Champions League Finalists boast nearly 350 Million supporters worldwide, and despite their financial difficulties have stayed at the top...
The facts and figures of the sports rich list ranking relate to how a club preforms without the interference of it's owners, meaning that teams acquired by wealthy buyers do not necessarily make the cut. In United's case - and their debt-ridden American owners (The Glazer Family) - the side attract over 73,000 fans to Old Trafford on average every game filling the stadium to capacity, while The Red's merchandise tops sports sales in numerous countries.
United's marketing outreach attracted £200 Million in sponsorship deals in 2010, with media income higher than any other football club in Europe. The Reds are worth £1.2 Billion according to Forbes' report, with their nearest football competitors being Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid, and English rivals Arsenal. The top ten was made-up of six American football (NFL) clubs, three association footie teams, and one baseball outfit.
Forbes' Most Valuable Sports Teams
1. Manchester United FC (PL)
2. Dallas Cowboys (NFL)
3. New York Yankees (MLB)
4. Washington Redskins (NFL)
5. Real Madrid CF (LL)
6. New England Patriots (NFL)
7. Arsenal (PL)
8. New York Giants (NFL)
9. Houston Texans (NFL)
10. New York Jets (NFL)
PL (Premier League) | NFL (National Football League) | MLB (Major League Baseball) | LL (La Liga)