Things have not gone well for Manchester United this season. They were forced to sack former head coach Erik ten Hag, stumbled to a 15th-placed finish in the Premier League and were defeated in the Europa League final.
But despite all that, they remain a commercial juggernaut. New data compiled by Forbes has listed Manchester United as the world’s second-most valuable team in world soccer.
United’s value of $6.6 billion is only topped by Real Madrid ($6.75bn), who lead the list for a fourth consecutive season.
So, how are United still one of the world’s most valuable teams? The first thing to note is that the Forbes list relates to accounting from the 2023/24 season, when United were slightly better in the league and lifted the FA Cup.
But regardless of their on-field performances, Man Utd’s commercial strength has allowed them to bring in huge amounts of revenue every year. They are one of the most followed sports teams in the world and their Old Trafford stadium is the biggest in the Premier League.
Their earning potential is only beaten by Real Madrid, who become the first soccer team to surpass a $1 billion annual revenue. In the 2023/24 period they brought in $1.13 billion, behind only the Dallas Cowboys in all of sport.
That incredible Madrid income figure was boosted by their Champions League triumph, which is thought to have added around $154 million in prize money.
The top five of Forbes’ list of most valuable soccer teams was rounded out by Barcelona ($5.65bn), Liverpool ($5.4bn) and Manchester City ($5.3bn). There are 12 Premier League teams in the top 30, while 15th-placed LAFC ($1.25bn) are the most valuable MLS team.
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ambugii
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With a leaking roof. 15th place finish. most players are valued at 80% loss. keep lying to yourself.
Why are you dwelling on the negatives alone? Unlike poles attract I guess
MwenePuta
1
Manchester united can have a billion problems, but wealth will never be one of them!
IronU
1
I thought the second position was reserved for Arsenal, Man U, why are so Rich? Madrid number 1, Man U, 2. 6.7 billion and 6.6 billion now wonder Grazers refused to hands off.
The_Red_DeviIs
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That's why Utd are were they are because of votes from idiots like yourself. Fkn Stupid Englishman. Vote for Brexit then cry fkn wolf.
Bahahaha aww did I make the inbred sheep shagger cry
YoUTDd4life
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New Zealand soccer experts 🤡🤡🤡 Shouldn’t you be off in the paddocks shagging some sheep 🐑 🐑 🐑
That's why Utd are were they are because of votes from idiots like yourself. Fkn Stupid Englishman. Vote for Brexit then cry fkn wolf.
Feyacdilnz
4
Please Liverpool I understand why you hate United🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣you will never come close.
tuebenpruy
0
guys man united next season will never go to relagation forget it.man united will rise next season.stop dreaming please
mipbmrstu
1
congratulations 🎉 🎁 🎈 🥳 🎊 👏
natcdnpru
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Off course united can't sleep to the floor of the ocean forever just like PSG they shall rise to prominence again just like Mbape whoever want to dump the club let him do so right now.
The_Red_DeviIs
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This is why financial fair play rules are criminal, Manchester will still sign more expensive players than every other team despite finishing bottom of the log . Where is the fairness in the FFP rules? Real Madrid and Manchester united are the only beneficiaries of the archaic FFP rules
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Filthy oil money bandwagon cheat crying about FFP 🤣 Man. I can’t wait until you bums are stripped of all your tainted accolades and kicked out of England 🏴
The_Red_DeviIs
1
you reason like a kid.
He is a kid, bout 6 years old going by the absolute dribble coming out of its mouth 🤮
The_Red_DeviIs
1
Man Utd are a broke, Man Utd is a Cash Cow, in Debt. The money generated goes straight to the Investors , whilst Man Utd the Football Club gets plunged deeper into Debt. Utd currently find themselves in their worst financial position. There's no CL Football next season ,FFP has restricted their spending. The current signs are not good ,all players are up for sale. The sale of Home grown talent is what's going to balance the books.Relegation next season looking probable, and if that were to happen, Utd can say good bye to being that Commercial Juggernaut.
New Zealand soccer experts 🤡🤡🤡 Shouldn’t you be off in the paddocks shagging some sheep 🐑 🐑 🐑
The_Red_DeviIs
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Watch this next season
That’s the mentality we need…!!!
The_Red_DeviIs
1
why always trying to compensate man united after their worst season so far
You still moaning about last season 🥱 Time to move on brother and look to the future!! The devils will rise again 👹
The_Red_DeviIs
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Even at our lowest you all still live in our shadows 🤣🤣🤣 (Those filthy oil money cheats don’t count)
dongocharliebrone
1
Man u flaws through my veins me I love man Chester no matter what
JonathanUwakwe
1
Man Utd are a broke, Man Utd is a Cash Cow, in Debt. The money generated goes straight to the Investors , whilst Man Utd the Football Club gets plunged deeper into Debt. Utd currently find themselves in their worst financial position. There's no CL Football next season ,FFP has restricted their spending. The current signs are not good ,all players are up for sale. The sale of Home grown talent is what's going to balance the books.Relegation next season looking probable, and if that were to happen, Utd can say good bye to being that Commercial Juggernaut.
you reason like a kid.
StanleyPaul
1
why always trying to compensate man united after their worst season so far
Fitbcemnz
2
Watch this next season
zawlmortyz
0
lasurrr
Lutbekmptz
1
that's the definition of big club, Manchester united will rise again
YoUTDd4life
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Man Utd are a broke, Man Utd is a Cash Cow, in Debt. The money generated goes straight to the Investors , whilst Man Utd the Football Club gets plunged deeper into Debt. Utd currently find themselves in their worst financial position. There's no CL Football next season ,FFP has restricted their spending. The current signs are not good ,all players are up for sale. The sale of Home grown talent is what's going to balance the books.Relegation next season looking probable, and if that were to happen, Utd can say good bye to being that Commercial Juggernaut.
GaddafiJamal
0
Where is Chelsea in the list
Poor Club, Below 🤧🤣
Webbelntuy
2
nice to hear
Janekptuy
4
reasons why United players are playing for the money and not the passion for the round leather
McForlemu
3
Wait until we start winning. will be richer than all the rest combined. Dey Play! hahaha
zebdeinouy
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despite everything, man u will always be very wealthy cos they are owned by the illuminatis...
Smdf
KasongoWaKenya
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And some people were calling United a broke club because of FFP 😂
Barcelona is also termed as broke but are third ahead of all other giants
makbimnrt
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second richest team in the world and first highly finished team
ibreedsoccer
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despite everything, man u will always be very wealthy cos they are owned by the illuminatis...
Tucbdkloty
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United don't want to spend money even the coach paid for his staff member that might be the reason they are listed in second
F-Luiz
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And some people were calling United a broke club because of FFP 😂
jebdlnpuyz
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we only struggle on the pitch not value if you think our value will go down someday then forget about it even when you join your ancestors our club's value will remain 😂🤣🤣🤣
no pressure we don't live by eating trophies but money 🤣🤣🤣🤣
lbcrna
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the connection we have with this great club is bigger than any trophy 🏆 . imagine if Barcelona will go 10; years without winning the league they will be doomed
MRFOCUS100
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This is why financial fair play rules are criminal, Manchester will still sign more expensive players than every other team despite finishing bottom of the log . Where is the fairness in the FFP rules? Real Madrid and Manchester united are the only beneficiaries of the archaic FFP rules
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they are not criminal you are the criminal and they catch you,go and pay your file and stop blaming other teams
mizdimty
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With a leaking roof. 15th place finish. most players are valued at 80% loss. keep lying to yourself.
wetablmnty
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This is why financial fair play rules are criminal, Manchester will still sign more expensive players than every other team despite finishing bottom of the log . Where is the fairness in the FFP rules? Real Madrid and Manchester united are the only beneficiaries of the archaic FFP rules
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the only difference between arsenal and Man-U this season is that arsenal qualified to escort other clubs to UCL as always.. But seeing Man-U at 15th on the table makes them talk like they won treble.
Lovebug2
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This is why financial fair play rules are criminal, Manchester will still sign more expensive players than every other team despite finishing bottom of the log . Where is the fairness in the FFP rules? Real Madrid and Manchester united are the only beneficiaries of the archaic FFP rules
jiobdmpru
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we only struggle on the pitch not value if you think our value will go down someday then forget about it even when you join your ancestors our club's value will remain 😂🤣🤣🤣
keep your valued and retain your poor play
Fayeimnpuy
0
Where is Chelsea in the list
Hadabekryz
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Greatness has no limits!
jiccdeinop
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i need a 2000 dollar.man u fan
lubdeinptz
2
we. an have 99.9 percent problem 😕 but money is not a problem united we stand 🧍♀️ ❤️ 👌 😉 🙏 💪 🧍♀️
tokdimstuz
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😂😂😂😂🫡
Sokdisuyz
5
now u understand that Manchester united is the biggest club in England
jebdlnpuyz
2
we only struggle on the pitch not value if you think our value will go down someday then forget about it even when you join your ancestors our club's value will remain 😂🤣🤣🤣
elnjr
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the biggest club in England
Everblessed10
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And they be cutting budgets and firing the small people who ain't even take up a fraction of the revenue they earn per year😒
Evil people at the club 😳
Everblessed10
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This explains why the greedy glazers don’t want to let go off the club because they want to make as much money as possible while the team on the pitch is struggling to even win a friendly match smh 🫡
pabbdosty
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Understand Man U is a religion or cult.. Legacy can’t be destroyed anyhow and they have produced Idols. Some many idol worshippers everywhere 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂