Manchester United have been named world’s richest club according to the money list compiled by Deloitte Football Money League. The English club displaced Real Madrid, who had topped the list for 11 consecutive seasons. Manchester United has also become the first football team to earn more than £500 million in a season.
Their total revenue has been put at £515, almost £50 million more than Barcelona and Real Madrid, thanks to their whooping kit deal and sponsorship with Adidas and Chevrolet as well as the Premier League TV earnings.
Top 10 richest teams in 2016.
1. Manchester United
2. Barcelona
3. Real Madrid
4. Bayern Munich
5. Manchester City
6. PSG
7. Arsenal
8. Chelsea
9. Liverpool
10. Juventus
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Giant Spanish club, Real Madrid has for the ninth consecutive time been named world’s richest club with total revenue put at €519 Euros. Coming next is their rival, Barcelona with a revenue of €483 and current UCL title holders Bayern Munich €431 occupies the 3rd spot.
Manchester United has for the first time in 17 years slipped out of the top three spot.
Manchester United has for the first time in 17 years slipped out of the top three spot.
Revenue in 2012-13
1. Real Madrid (Spain) €519
2. Barcelona (Spain) €483
3. Bayern Munich (Germany) €431
4. Manchester United (England) €424
5. Paris St Germain (France) €399
6. Manchester City (England) €316
7. Chelsea (England) €303
8. Arsenal (England) €284
9. Juventus (Italy) €272
10. AC Milan (Italy) €264
11. Borussia Dortmund (Germany) €256
12. Liverpool (England) €241
13. Schalke 04 (Germany) €198
14. Tottenham Hotspur (England) €172
15. Inter Milan (Italy) €169
16. Galatasaray (Turkey) €157
17. Hamburg SV (Germany) €135
18. Fenerbahce (Turkey) €126
19. As Roma (Italy) €124
20. Atletico Madrid (Spain) €120