$3.3 Billion Makes This Team World's Most Valuable Sports Franchise
Real Madrid is now the world's most valuable sports franchise, worth $3.3 billion!
By Melody Oei — 16 Jul 2013, 03:19 PM — Updated over 11 years ago
Real Madrid bumps Manchester United off World's Most Valuable Sports Franchise
Real Madrid is now the world's most valuable sports franchise, worth $3.3 billion, surpassing former No. 1 Manchester United.
forbes.comManchester United (3.17 billion) swapped places with Real Madrid and sit in 2nd spot while Spanish soccer champions Barcelona (2.6 billion) moved up five places to 3rd.
Real Madrid's operating income is $134 million
Real Madrid's operating income (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and player trading) of $134 million is second only to the NFL's Dallas Cowboys among sports teams.
cbsnews.comReal Madrid celebrations throughout time
Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid celebrated their La Liga title over the weekend while beating their latest victim, this time Real Betis, into submission in 2012.
Image via bleacherreport.net
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