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News18
5 hours ago
- Business
- News18
Real Madrid Reign Supreme! Named Most Valuable Football Team For 4th Year In A Row
Last Updated: Real Madrid is the most valuable football team for the fourth consecutive year, valued at $6.6 billion by Forbes. 'Real' for a reason. Los Blancos continue to dominate in one way or the other. LaLiga side Real Madrid has been ranked as the most valuable football team in the world for the fourth consecutive year, with a valuation of $6.6 billion, according to business magazine Forbes. Real Madrid made history by becoming the first football club to generate a billion dollars in a single year, achieving a record $1.13 billion in revenue for the 2023-24 season, the magazine reported on Friday. The Spanish club is the second sports team in history to reach the 10-figure revenue milestone, following the National Football League's Dallas Cowboys. Additionally, they are the first soccer team to record one billion euros in revenue in a single season, as noted by Deloitte earlier this year. England's Manchester United holds the second spot on Forbes' list with a valuation of $6.6 billion. Despite finishing eighth in the Premier League, they generated $834 million in revenue for the 2023-24 season. Barcelona, Real Madrid's LaLiga rivals, are third with a valuation of $5.65 billion. Liverpool and Manchester City are ranked fourth and fifth, respectively. Together, the 30 most valuable soccer teams are worth over $72 billion, averaging $2.4 billion each. This marks a 5% increase from the previous record of $2.26 billion in 2024. First Published: May 31, 2025, 21:00 IST
Daily Mirror
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
'Real Madrid humiliated me – Trent Alexander-Arnold is in for a rude awakening'
Wesley Sneijder knows all too well the challenges that come with wearing the famous white shirt of Real Madrid, and he has issued Bernabeu-bound Trent Alexander-Arnold a stark warning As the dust begins to settle around Trent Alexander-Arnold's impending move to Real Madrid, a voice from the club's cutthroat past has stepped up with a sobering dose of reality. Wesley Sneijder – once seen as a future Los Blancos legend – understands better than most the brutal demands of life in the white-hot Bernabeu spotlight. Having joined Real from Ajax in 2007 amid high hopes and glowing press, his dreams quickly turned disillusionment. Just two years later, he was quietly - but bluntly - pushed out, despite playing a central part in the club's 2008 La Liga title triumph. Now, as Trent prepares to trade Merseyside familiarity for the intense glare of Madrid, Sneijder has issued a stark warning: hit the ground running, or risk being swallowed by a club that shows no patience for underperformance. "The only advice I have for him is: it's Real Madrid. It's the biggest club in the world so you have to deliver – and you have to deliver from the first day," Sneijder told the Liverpool Echo, via BetMGM. "If you don't deliver, even if you are a great player, it will go fast. And the fans will start to be against you. That's not going to be easy for him. He must deliver from the first day." Though Sneijder quickly won over Real's notoriously-fickle supporters, he never managed to impress president Florentino Perez. Within days of Perez returning to power in 2009, Sneijder – along with fellow rising stars Arjen Robben, Alvaro Negredo and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar – was told to pack his bags. The decision was part of a ruthless overhaul aimed at funding the next generation of Galacticos, which included blockbuster arrivals like Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, and Karim Benzema. Still, Sneijder recalled feeling "humiliated," especially after discovering his belongings had already been cleared from his locker before he'd even been spoken to. "I went to speak with the president. He didn't give me much time and just told me I no longer fit into their plans and that they wanted to win the Champions League," Sneijder revealed in a 2023 appearance on Dutch television. "Before leaving his office, I said, 'Sir, know that wherever I go, I will play to win.'" He backed up those words. Later that summer, Sneijder completed a £12m transfer to Inter Milan – and within a year, he was lifting the very Champions League trophy Perez had been chasing. The venue? None other than the Bernabeu. "[Being kicked out of Madrid] was a little bit tough. But the beautiful thing was that I got back a year later and played a final [and won the Champions League in Madrid]," he added, a satisfied grin spreading across his face. Though Alexander-Arnold's switch to Madrid has not yet been officially announced, reports suggest the Spanish giants are keen to finalise the deal ahead of the Club World Cup which kicks off in June. The free transfer will be a stunning acquisition for one of the continent's most gifted full backs. However, amid the excitement and buzz, Sneijder's cautionary tale is a reminder: the spotlight in Madrid is dazzling – but it's also scorching. Alexander-Arnold certainly has the talent to thrive, but he is walking into a pressure cooker, where legends are forged – and forgotten – in an instant. And slow starters are shown little mercy, if any at all.
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Real Madrid the most valuable club in the world – first to cross €6 billion valuation
Real Madrid the most valuable club in the world – first to cross €6 billion valuation Real Madrid are almost synonymous with football, and it is clear that their brand is the biggest there is in the sport. The allure of playing for the Merengues is simply unparalleled and the aura they hold among fans is something special. Advertisement A combination of all these factors makes it a highly marketable club whose economic return is massive. The Merengues have been the most valuable club in the world for a while now, but that does not stop them from further improving their situation in the slightest. AS bring to light the latest update on Real Madrid's economic situation. Growing to new heights As relayed by the Spanish outlet, Real Madrid are again the most valuable club in the world according to the Annual Football Benchmark with a valuation of over €6 billion. The report also furthers that Los Blancos are now the first club in history to cross the €6 billion mark as they have now hit €6.278 billion as per the latest figures. The biggest and most valuable club in the world. (Photo by Gonzalo) The increase from last year is a staggering 23% for Los Blancos, something that is massive when put into perspective of Manchester City and Manchester United who grew by three and four percent respectively and are second and third respectively. Advertisement Real Madrid's promising growth is down to a plethora of factors, the biggest being the renovated Santiago Bernabeu stadium which has practically doubled the income on match days for the club. The club made over €1 billion in operating revenue. With bigger names and a better squad this time around, Real Madrid will look to do justice next season and progress deep, winning all competitions they step into. Before that, however, they are focused on becoming the first club to win the FIFA Club World Cup.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
🚨 Real Madrid confirm arrival of Trent Alexander-Arnold
Real Madrid have announced the long-awaited arrival of Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Liverpool right-back was confirmed as a Los Blancos player on Friday with the England international penning a six-year contract. Advertisement Alexander-Arnold revealed his decision to leave Anfield after 20 years earlier this month and departed as a Premier League winner, having helped guide Arne Slot's side to their 20th title this season. A statement on the Real Madrid website confirmed his move and that Alexander-Arnold will play for the side at the upcoming Club World Cup. Trent will now join up with international team mate Jude Bellingham and becomes only the seventh Englishman to play for the Spanish giants. Reports suggest that Liverpool will receive a fee of €10m from Real Madrid for his participation in the Club World Cup. 📸 Michael Regan - 2025 Getty Images
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
🎥 Real Madrid pay touching tribute to Luka Modrić
Luka Modrić is set to play his final Real Madrid home game this weekend. The veteran midfielder confirmed that Saturday's LaLiga finale against Real Sociedad will be his last outing at the Santiago Bernabéu after 13 years. Advertisement It's been a genuine golden age for Los Blancos since Modrić's 2012 arrival with 28 honours won during the Croatia captain's time with Carlo Ancelotti's side. Here are some of his best bits. What was your favourite Modrić moment? Let us know in the comments. 📸 Angel Martinez - 2025 Getty Images
