For the first time since Forbes began ranking the world's most valuable soccer teams a decade ago, two Spanish teams, Real Madrid and Barcelona, have grabbed the top two spots. During the 2012-13 season.
Real Madrid generated revenue of $675 million–the most of any team in history in any sport–and are now worth $3.44 billion, 4% more than a year ago. Barcelona posted the second-most revenue ($627 million) and are worth $3.2 billion, up 23% from last year.
Manchester United, which has been having hard times this season due to the unexpected sack of David Moyes, however became the third-most valuable club with the figure reaching $2.81bn.
Meanwhile Bayern Munich, owned like Real by club members, came 4th with $1.85bn having become the fastest-growing club.
Starting from the 5th position the rating goes as follows: Arsenal ($1.33), Chelsea ($868mln), Manchester City ($863mln), Milan ($856mln), Juventus ($850mln) and Liverpool ($691mln).
It is also worth mentioning that Real Madrid's star Cristiano Ronaldo has been admitted highest-earning football player in the world, while Barcelona's Lionel Messi comes second.
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