Lestat
31-08-2005, 09:02
Football - it's all about the money! . . . check out this latest top 10 of the richest footy clubs.
10. Liverpool
The European champions 2003/04 income: £104m
9. Bayern Munich
Germany’s most famous club 2003/04 income: £110.1 million
8. Inter Milan
one of Italy’s ‘big three’ clubs 2003/04 income: £113m
7. Barcelona
Barcelona’s massive matchday revenues – attendances above 80,000 are the norm, contributing to last year’s £112 million profit.
6. Arsenal
The North London giants enjoy massive wealth 2003/04 income: £115m
5. Juventus
Last year’s second-placed club on the Rich List 2003/04 income: £142.4 million
4. Chelsea
have been transformed thanks to the bottomless pockets of owner Roman Abramovich. The club spent £174 million on new players last season
2003/04 income: £143.7 million.
3. AC Milan
They may not be on top of Serie A, but they beat both Juventus and city rivals Inter when it comes to counting the cash. 2003/04 income: £147.2 million.
2. Real Madrid
Complimenting a team packed full of ‘galacticos’, Madrid’s off-the-field fortunes are suitably out of this world. 2003/04 income: £156.3 million.
1. Manchester United
Despite enjoying less success on the pitch over the last couple of seasons, the Old Trafford club still top this year’s Rich List. 2003/04 income: £171.5 million.
stats taken from wanadoo sports. here (http://www.wanadoo.co.uk/money/information/footrichlist2.htm)
10. Liverpool
The European champions 2003/04 income: £104m
9. Bayern Munich
Germany’s most famous club 2003/04 income: £110.1 million
8. Inter Milan
one of Italy’s ‘big three’ clubs 2003/04 income: £113m
7. Barcelona
Barcelona’s massive matchday revenues – attendances above 80,000 are the norm, contributing to last year’s £112 million profit.
6. Arsenal
The North London giants enjoy massive wealth 2003/04 income: £115m
5. Juventus
Last year’s second-placed club on the Rich List 2003/04 income: £142.4 million
4. Chelsea
have been transformed thanks to the bottomless pockets of owner Roman Abramovich. The club spent £174 million on new players last season
2003/04 income: £143.7 million.
3. AC Milan
They may not be on top of Serie A, but they beat both Juventus and city rivals Inter when it comes to counting the cash. 2003/04 income: £147.2 million.
2. Real Madrid
Complimenting a team packed full of ‘galacticos’, Madrid’s off-the-field fortunes are suitably out of this world. 2003/04 income: £156.3 million.
1. Manchester United
Despite enjoying less success on the pitch over the last couple of seasons, the Old Trafford club still top this year’s Rich List. 2003/04 income: £171.5 million.
stats taken from wanadoo sports. here (http://www.wanadoo.co.uk/money/information/footrichlist2.htm)