Sometimes it seems that football is played not by football players, but by huge sums of money. Distribution of profits for the sale of television broadcast rights, solid bonuses for speaking in prestigious international competitions, souvenirs and multimillion-dollar profits from football players' sales are the basis of the welfare of successful clubs. Those teams that received powerful financial injections from investors also do not live in poverty. The latter sponsor clubs for various reasons, however, always receiving the coveted prestige and fame. Consider the current ranking 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 research magazine Forbes, is $ 441 million. After Mourinho’s departure, the team needs to be updated, which entails financial investments and a waiting period for returns. However, the arrival of Chinese investors this summer may come much faster.
9. Liverpool FC - $ 552 million
The once formidable English grand had not won anything worthwhile for a long time. Trying to impose a struggle in the national championship, Liverpool repeatedly failed, showing only separate glimpses of a quality game during the season. Nevertheless, Liverpool is a brand of world football, bright stars in the composition and always great ambitions of top management.
8. Juventus FC - $ 628 million.
This club has revived from the Italian B series, like a Phoenix from the ashes. Once in the lower division on proven leadership accusations of organizing match-fixing matches, Juventus not only instantly returned, but also significantly rejuvenated the squad, setting new high goals. Currently, Juventus is a successful fusion of youth and experience, because in its ranks are World Champions Buffon and Pirlo. After a successful last season, in which the team was able to confidently get Scudetto, interest in this club among the fans only grows.
7. Chelsea FC - $ 822 million
The capital of Roman Abramovich managed to ensure the club “only” 7th position in the ranking of the most expensive football teams in the world. Nevertheless, after a series of inconclusive seasons and experiments with the coach, the Champions Cup holder gave 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 prosperity, however, alarming symptoms can be seen in connection with the sale of its leader - Ibrahimovic, whose salary appetites became unbearable for the club. Problems with the law of the ex-president of the Berlusconi team and the emerging gaming crisis could negatively affect the financial power of the club.
5. FC Barcelona ”- $ 975 million.
Given the success of the team in the sports arena, we can assume a further increase in the club’s assets.
4. FC Bavaria - $ 1.04 billion
This superbrand positions German football internationally. No wonder the interest in the team from sponsors and investors.
3. FC Arsenal - $ 1.19 billion.
Without winning significant trophies for many years, Arsenal nonetheless. Always inferior in the final stages. Often a young, newly created unfading Arsene Wenger, the team breaks up with the light hand of the ubiquitous football agents.
2. FC Real Madrid - $ 1.5 billion.
A team that always sets itself maximum goals.
1. FC Manchester United - $ 1.9 billion.
The most affluent club is a brand promoted by fans anywhere in the world.
