Latest statistics released by Forbes
magazine say that Real Madrid has
been overtaken by American NFL’s
Dallas Cowboys as the world’s most
valuable sports team.
The La Liga giant had been on top
of the rankings for the past three
years, and the Cowboys’ jump
marks the first time since 2011 a
football club has not occupied the
top spot.
However, Real Madrid remains the
most valuable football club in the
world with a calculated value of
$3.65 billion (€3.29 billion),
topping a list of eight clubs to make
the rankings.
La Liga rivals Barcelona is just a
spot behind on the list with a value
$3.55 billion (€3.20 billion).
On Most Valuable Sports Club,
Manchester United was the next
football club ranked — fifth overall
— with a value of 3.32 billion
(€2.99 billion).
Rounding out the other football
clubs was Bayern Munich at No. 12
($2.68bn, €2.41bn), Arsenal at No.
23 ($2.02bn, €1.82bn), Manchester
City at No. 28 ($1.92bn, €1.73bn),
Chelsea at No. 36 ($1.67bn,
€1.50bn), and Liverpool at No. 41
($1.55bn, €1.40bn).
In addition to its value, Real
Madrid also led all teams in
revenue, generating $694 million
during the 2014-15 season.
Most valuable sports teams
Cowboys $4B
Real Madrid $3.65B
Barcelona $3.55B
Yankees $3.4B
Man United $3.32B
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