5. Bayern Munich
Value: $1.309 billion
Owner: Club members
Owner: Club members
Bayern improved on its runner-up finish in the UEFA Champions League last year to win the title in 2013, which was their fifth crown overall. Bayern revenues are twice as high as its nearest competitor, Borussia Dortmund, in the Bundesliga.
4. Arsenal
Value: $1.326 billion
Owner: Stan Kroenke
Owner: Stan Kroenke
The Gunners had matchday revenue of $149 million during the 2011-12 season, the third-highest in soccer, due to capacity crowds at 60,400-seat Emirates Stadium.
3. Barcelona
Value: $2.6 billion
Owner: Club members
Owner: Club members
Barca added 21-year-old Brazilian star Neymar (above) in June in a transfer deal worth $74 million. Barcelona’s jersey sponsorship deal with Qatar Sports Investments is worth an average of $38 million a year through the 2015-16 season.
2. Man United
Value: $3.165 billion
Owner: Glazer family
Owner: Glazer family
Manager Alex Ferguson retired this year after leading United to its record 20th league title. Sir Alex was at the helm for 27 years and helped create one of the most valuable brands in sports. The team’s record shirt sponsorship deal with General Motors for the automaker’s Chevrolet brand kicks off in 2014-15 and is worth $559 million over seven years.
1. Real Madrid
Value: $3.3 billion
Owner: Club members
Owner: Club members
Los Merengues finished runner-up this year in La Liga and the Copa del Ray, but nab the title of the world’s most valuable sports team thanks to the highest revenues in sports ($650 million during the 2011-12 season). Real inked new deals with Adidas and Emirates Airlines over the last 12 months that will bring in roughly $80 million combined annually.
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