Sometimes it seems that football is not played by footballers, but huge sums of money. Distribution of profits from the sale of TV rights, solid bonuses for performances in prestigious international competitions, souvenirs and multimillion-dollar profits from the sales of football players are the basis of the well-being of successful clubs. Those teams that have received powerful financial injections from investors do not live in poverty either. The latter sponsor clubs for various reasons, however, always receiving the coveted prestige and fame. Consider the current rating of the most expensive football teams in the world.
10. FC Internazionale.
The club closes the top ten moneybags. The value of the team's assets, according to the authoritative magazine Forbes, which conducts the research, is $ 441 million. After Mourinho's departure, the team needs to be renewed, which entails financial investments and a waiting period for return. However, the arrival of Chinese investors this summer could come much faster.
9. Liverpool FC - $ 552 million
The once formidable English grandee has not won anything worthwhile for a long time. Trying to impose a struggle in the national championship, Liverpool has repeatedly suffered setbacks, demonstrating only glimpses of quality play during the season. Nevertheless, Liverpool is a brand of world football, bright stars in the squad and always big ambitions of the top management.
8.FK Juventus - $ 628 million
This club was reborn from the Italian Serie B, like a Phoenix from the ashes. Having entered the lower division on the proven charges of the management of organizing match fixing, Juventus not only immediately returned back, but also significantly rejuvenated the squad, setting new high goals for itself. Today Juventus is a successful fusion of youth and experience, because in its ranks the World Champions Buffon and Pirlo. After a successful last season, in which the team managed to confidently get the Scudetto, the interest in this club among the fans is only growing.
7. Chelsea FC - $ 822 million
Roman Abramovich's capital managed to provide the club "only" with the 7th position in the ranking of the most expensive football teams in the world. Nevertheless, after a series of unconvincing seasons and experiments with a coach, the Champions Cup winner has made a record start in the Premier League and is seen as a formidable force on the football field, as well as an attractive sign for football fans and sponsors.
6. FC Milan - $ 838 million
Outwardly, the team is full of well-being, but alarming symptoms can be seen in connection with the sale of its leader - Ibrahimovic, whose appetites for salaries have become overwhelming for the club. Problems with the law of the ex-president of the Berlusconi team and the emerging gaming crisis may negatively affect the financial strength of the club.
5. FC Barcelona "- $ 975 million.
Considering the success of the team in the sports arena, it can be assumed that the club's assets will continue to grow.
4. FC Bayern - $ 1.04 billion
This supergrand is positioning German football internationally. The interest in the team from sponsors and investors is not surprising.
3. FC Arsenal - $ 1.19 billion
Having not won significant trophies in years, Arsenal nonetheless.Always gives in in the final stages. Often young, newly created by the unfading Arsene Wenger, the team disintegrates with the light hand of the ubiquitous football agents.
2.Fc Real Madrid - $ 1.5 billion
A team that always sets maximum goals for itself.
1. FC Manchester United - $ 1.9 billion
The wealthiest club is a brand promoted by fans all over the world.