Top 20 richest football teams/clubs in the world revealed - Man City not even in top-5
The 20 richest football teams in the world have been revealed after a study made by Wealthy Gorilla.
Barcelona is valued as the richest club with a $959m valuation – despite their current struggles.
Real Madrid is behind them with an $864m – while Man United completes the top-3 of the richest football teams.
Reigning Premier League champions Man City are not even in the top-5 despite their riches, with a value of $696.6m.
Newcastle United, who were recently taken over by super-wealthy Saudi Arabian owners, are only 19th with a value of $228.6m.
Top-20 richest football clubs in the world:
1. Barcelona (Spain/La Liga): $959m
2. Real Madrid (Spain/La Liga): $864m
3. Manchester United (England/Premier League): $811.7m
4. Bayern Munich (Germany/Bundesliga): $753.1m
5. Paris Saint-Germain (France/Ligue 1): $725.5m
6. Manchester City (England/Premier League): $696.6m
7. Liverpool (England/Premier League): $689.9m
8. Tottenham Hotspur (England/Premier League): $594.5m
9. Chelsea (England/Premier League): $585.3m
10. Juventus (Italy/Serie A): $524.5m
11. Arsenal (England/Premier League): $497.9m
12. Borussia Dortmund (Germany/Bundesliga): $360m
13. Atletico Madrid (Spain/La Liga): $345.3m
14. Inter Milan (Italy/Serie A): $318.5m
15. AS Roma (Italy/Serie A): $283.6m
16. Schalke 04 (Germany/2. Bundesliga): $276.5m
17. Everton (England/Premier League): $241.4m
18. AC Milan (Italy/Serie A): $235.6m
19. Newcastle United (England/Premier League): $228.6m
20. West Ham United (England/Premier League): $224.5m
Source: Wealthy Gorilla