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.
#10 Liverpool — $651 Million
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Top Player(s): Luis Suarez, Steven Gerrard
2011-12 Revenue: $296 Million
#9 Manchester City — $689 Million
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Top Player(s): Carlos Tevez, David Silva
2011-12 Revenue: $362 Million
#8 Juventus — $694 Million
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Top Player(s): Arturo Vidal
2011-12 Revenue: $248 Million
#7 Chelsea — $901 Million
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Top Player(s): Frank Lampard, Juan Mata
2011-12 Revenue: $409 Million
#6 AC Milan — $945 Million
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Top Player(s): Mario Balotelli, Stephen El Shaarawy
2011-12 Revenue: $326 Million
#5 Bayern Munich — $1.3 Billion
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Top Player(s): Mario Mandzukic, Thomas Müller
2011-12 Revenue: $468 Million
#4 Arsenal — $1.3 Billion
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Top Player(s): Theo Walcott
2011-12 Revenue: $368 Million
#3 Barcelona — $2.6 Billion
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Top Player(s): Lionel Messi
2011-12 Revenue: $613 Million
#2 Manchester United — $3.2 Billion
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Top Player(s): Robin Van Persie, Wayne Rooney
2011-12 Revenue: $502 Million
#1 Real Madrid — $3.3 Billion
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Top Player(s): Cristiano Ronaldo
2011-12 Revenue: $650 Million
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