Real Madrid, from Spain's La Liga, is now the most valuable sports franchise in the world.
In Forbes.com's latest list of the most valuable soccer franchises, Real Madrid knocked Manchester United from the top spot. The English club had been the most valuable soccer franchise since Forbes began tracking soccer teams in 2004.
Real Madrid is valued at $3.3 billion, which is $1.0 billion more than the New York Yankees, the most valuable franchise in North America.
On the next few pages we will take a look at the ten most valuable soccer franchises in the world...
#10 Liverpool — $651 Million
League: English Premier League
Top Player(s): Luis Suarez, Steven Gerrard
2011-12 Revenue: $296 Million
#9 Manchester City — $689 Million
League: English Premier League
Top Player(s): Carlos Tevez, David Silva
2011-12 Revenue: $362 Million
#8 Juventus — $694 Million
League: Italian Serie A
Top Player(s): Arturo Vidal
2011-12 Revenue: $248 Million
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