Big football is not just a beautiful sport, but also a business that brings a lot of money. Club revenues consist of revenue from ticket sales, rights to broadcast matches, souvenirs, etc.

In today's top ten collected the most expensive football clubs in the world. The team’s earnings were published in March 2015 and reflect the results of the 2013/2014 season.

10. Juventus (revenue of 279.4 million euros)

The cost of the team is estimated by experts at $ 694 million. The club’s popularity has suffered somewhat due to corruption scandal and links to the lower division. However, Juventus managed to fully rehabilitate and return to the peak of popularity.

9. Liverpool (revenue 305.9 million euros)

Over the past season, the club's revenues grew by 65 million euros. A worthy contribution to the Liverpool piggy bank was made by a contract with Warrior Sports, a subsidiary of New Balance, which became the new outfitter of football players.

8. Arsenal London (revenue of 359.3 million euros)

The London Club is the third largest ticket revenue in the world. And experts estimate the team’s value at $ 1.326 billion. Over the season, Arsenal’s revenues grew by 75 million euros.

7. Chelsea (revenue 387.9 million euros)

This year the club celebrates 110 years since its foundation. Collaboration with Adidas and Samsung brings good income to the team, and since 2015, Yokohama has become the title sponsor of Chelsea.

6. Manchester City (revenue of 414.4 million euros)

The Anglo-Arab holding City Football Group receives good dividends from the ownership of this team. The official sponsor of Manchester City is Etihad Airways.

5. Paris Saint-Germain (revenue 474.2 million euros)

The most expensive French football club as a sponsor is Emirates Airline. Over the past season, the club’s income grew by 75 million. The only owner of the club at the moment is the Qatar Sport Investments Fund.

4. Barcelona (revenue 484.6 million euros)

A significant share of the club’s income is sponsor payments. For example, Nike alone pays $ 38 million annually for the exclusive right to dress the team. Another lucrative contract was made with Qatar Airways.

3. Bavaria Munich (revenue 487.5 million euros)

The cost of the club is estimated at approximately $ 1.309 billion. Over the past season, the German team earned 56 million euros more than it was in the 2012/2013 season. In the Bundesliga, Bavaria is the most expensive club.

2. Manchester United (revenue 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 profit.

1. Real Madrid (revenue 549.5 million euros)

The most expensive football club in the world is the nine-time winner of the UEFA Champions League. The star composition of the team helps to attract sponsors and significantly affects the financial success of the team. Significant income brings cooperation with Adidas and Emirates Airline.

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