In April 2014, Forbes had valued Real Madrid as the world's Richest Football Club coming in at a worth of R34 billion, Barcelona was second at R32 billion, and then followed by Manchester United in third at R31 billion.
However, Manchester United's record breaking kit deal with Adidas worth a huge $130 million a year has seen a massive 5% growth in all the shares of the Red Devils according to the Wall Street Journal and by Forbes. Thus shifting the balance amongst the giant money makers in the world game.
10. Liverpool
Although currently not having the best season, they do, however, make the honours here in the List of Top 10 Richest Football Clubs in the world right now. Liverpool turns over an easy R3.6 billion and a total value of R7.9 billion.
9. Juventus
Being the third oldest Italian Football Club, and having a lot of history, Juventus easily sits at No.9 in List of Top 10 Richest Football Clubs. Juventus Football Club's total annual turnover is a staggering R4 billion, and the club's total value is a huge R9.8 billion.
8. AC Milan
Coming in at No.8 Italian football giants, AC Milan, has a huge turnover of R3.9 billion, and a total value of R9.9 billion.
7. Manchester City
Last year's Premier League Champions, pulls in an annual turnover of R4.75 billion. City make the No. 7 spot in the world, with a total value of R10 billion.
6. Chelsea
London Based English club also known as the Blues sit comfortably at No.6 with an amazing annual turnover of R4.7 million, with a total value R10.4 billion and possibly a handful of trophies. We could see Chelsea FC move up this list soon.
Who do you think makes up the top five places?
