Mar
2
The accountant firm Deloitte Touche released a short time ago their report on the most profitable clubs in Europe, and once again Real Madrid retained its place at the top. The reports are based on how much money the clubs generate, as opposed to how rich they are due to their owners, which for now eliminates clubs like Manchester City from the rankings. Many factors make up generated revenue, though some of the biggest ones include worldwide popularity and merchandise sales.
Real scored a profit of 401.1 million Euros for last season, and were followed directly by the their La Liga rivals and Champions League winners Barcelona. Completing the top 10 in order were Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Juventus, Inter Milan and AC Milan. The highest ranked French club was Lyon at 17th place, while English Championship side Newcastle made it to 20th, which shows just how far a favorable geographical location can take you.
There aren’t that many surprises really, except that Milan and Liverpool have fallen a bit in recent years, while the London clubs are doing very well. Arsenal have done some excellent business due to the fine management at the club, while Chelsea’s profile around the world has increased tremendously after Russian billionaire Abramovich took over and set the club on its way to big things. Curiously enough, the two London clubs are also the only ones in the top 10 to have never won the Champions League (or its predecessor), a fact that both will be looking to correct this season.
Madrid is really doin well,there profit margin is awesome.