Big football is not just a beautiful sport, but also a business that brings a lot of money. Clubs' revenue is derived from ticket sales, broadcast rights, merchandise, etc.
Today's top ten contains the most expensive football clubs in the world... The teams' earnings were published in March 2015 and reflects the results of the 2013/2014 season.
10. Juventus (revenues € 279.4 million)
The cost of the team is estimated by experts at $ 694 million. The club's popularity has suffered somewhat due to a corruption scandal and links to the lower division. However, Juventus managed to fully rehabilitate and return to the peak of popularity.
9. Liverpool (income 305.9 million euros)
Over the past season, the club's revenues increased by 65 million euros. A worthy contribution to Liverpool's piggy bank was made by a contract with Warrior Sports, a subsidiary of New Balance, which became the new outfitter for football players.
8. Arsenal London (revenues € 359.3 million)
The London club is the third largest in the world in terms of ticket sales. Experts estimate the value of the team at $ 1.326 billion. During the season, Arsenal's revenues grew by 75 million euros.
7. Chelsea (income 387.9 million euros)
This year the club celebrates 110 years since its foundation. Cooperation with Adidas and Samsung brings a good income to the team, and since 2015 Yokohama has become the title sponsor of Chelsea.
6. Manchester City (revenues 414.4 million euros)
The Anglo-Arab holding City Football Group is receiving good dividends from owning this team. Manchester City's official sponsor is Etihad Airways.
5. Paris Saint-Germain (revenues € 474.2 million)
The most expensive French football club sponsors Emirates Airline. Over the past season, the club's revenue increased by 75 million euros. The only owner of the club at the moment is the Qatar Sports Investments fund.
4. Barcelona (revenue 484.6 million euros)
A large share of the club's income comes from sponsor payments. For example, Nike alone pays $ 38 million annually for the exclusive right to dress the team. Another lucrative contract was awarded to Qatar Airways.
3. Bayern Munich (revenue 487.5 million euros)
The club's value is estimated at about $ 1.309 billion. Over the past season, the German team earned 56 million euros more than in the 2012/2013 season. In the Bundesliga, Bayern is the most valuable club.
2. Manchester United (revenues 518 million euros)
Experts estimate the club's capitalization at about $ 3.17 billion. Investing in MU shares is considered a profitable investment. Manchester United is not just a strong team, but a promoted brand that brings real profits.
1. Real Madrid (revenues € 549.5 million)
The world's most expensive football club - a nine-time winner of the UEFA Champions League. The stellar composition of the team contributes to attracting sponsors and significantly affects the financial success of the team. Cooperation with Adidas and Emirates Airline brings considerable income.