Real Madrid has solidified its position as the world's top earner in football, raking in a staggering €1.16 billion ($1.36 billion) during the 2024-25 season, despite missing out on La Liga and Champions League titles. However, Liverpool FC has finally managed to dethrone Manchester United as the Premier League's biggest financial earners, with a fifth-place ranking of €836 million ($980.4 million).
This remarkable shift is attributed to Real Madrid's impressive 23% increase in commercial revenue, driven primarily by merchandise sales and corporate partnerships, which reached an impressive €594 million ($696.6 million). Barcelona took the second spot with €975 million ($1.14 billion), while Bayern Munich rounded out the top three with €861 million ($1.09 billion).
In a surprising turn of events, Liverpool FC's success in winning the Premier League has translated into significant financial gains, marking the strongest performance by an English club in the 29-year history of Deloitte's Football Money League rankings. Manchester City and Arsenal followed closely behind, with €829 million ($721.3 million) and €822 million ($1.1 billion), respectively.
Manchester United, however, has seen its revenue decline significantly, slipping from fourth to eighth place due to their absence from European competitions and early exits from the FA Cup and League Cup. Deloitte attributes this decline to Manchester United's diminished ability to generate commercial revenue, which was once considered the industry standard.
The league's top 10 clubs now include six Premier League teams, with Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea rounding out the list at ninth and tenth place, respectively. Overall, global football revenues have increased by 11%, driven largely by expanded stadium usage on non-matchdays, rising sponsorship deals, and improved retail operations.
As Deloitte notes, the rise of Saudi Pro League clubs and Inter Miami from Major League Soccer could potentially challenge Europe's financial dominance in the future. The league's expanding popularity, coupled with its growing star power, has already had a significant impact on global football profiles.
This remarkable shift is attributed to Real Madrid's impressive 23% increase in commercial revenue, driven primarily by merchandise sales and corporate partnerships, which reached an impressive €594 million ($696.6 million). Barcelona took the second spot with €975 million ($1.14 billion), while Bayern Munich rounded out the top three with €861 million ($1.09 billion).
In a surprising turn of events, Liverpool FC's success in winning the Premier League has translated into significant financial gains, marking the strongest performance by an English club in the 29-year history of Deloitte's Football Money League rankings. Manchester City and Arsenal followed closely behind, with €829 million ($721.3 million) and €822 million ($1.1 billion), respectively.
Manchester United, however, has seen its revenue decline significantly, slipping from fourth to eighth place due to their absence from European competitions and early exits from the FA Cup and League Cup. Deloitte attributes this decline to Manchester United's diminished ability to generate commercial revenue, which was once considered the industry standard.
The league's top 10 clubs now include six Premier League teams, with Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea rounding out the list at ninth and tenth place, respectively. Overall, global football revenues have increased by 11%, driven largely by expanded stadium usage on non-matchdays, rising sponsorship deals, and improved retail operations.
As Deloitte notes, the rise of Saudi Pro League clubs and Inter Miami from Major League Soccer could potentially challenge Europe's financial dominance in the future. The league's expanding popularity, coupled with its growing star power, has already had a significant impact on global football profiles.
I'm not surprised by Real Madrid's massive earnings this season 
, they've always been one of the most popular teams globally and their merchandise sales are insane 
! But what's interesting is how Liverpool FC's success in the Premier League has affected their finances 
... it shows that English clubs can be just as profitable as European ones if they perform well 
. I think it's a great sign for football in general, more money means better players and facilities 
. The rise of Saudi Pro League clubs and Inter Miami is definitely something to watch out for though 
️... could we see a shift in the global financial landscape soon? Only time will tell 
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. It just goes to show that financial backing can make a big difference in football.
. The Premier League is looking stronger than ever, and I think we'll see some more surprises next season 
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. It's a reminder that football is a business, and you can't just focus on playing the game if you want to stay competitive 
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anyway, this is wild to think that Liverpool FC went from like 5th place last year to actually beating out man utd in the financial department. €836 million might not seem like a lot compared to madrid's €1.16 billion but it's still a huge achievement for them and shows they're getting more savvy with commercial deals 
, and I'm not surprised they're the top earners now that they're back in La Liga 
- it shows English clubs can compete financially with the best European teams 
. Now, if Saudi Pro League clubs and Inter Miami can keep up their momentum, we might see some changes in the future 
... would be interesting to see a non-European team top the list soon! 
their 5th place ranking is insane 
. Still, I guess it just goes to show you how much money can be made off a good brand and some smart business moves 
. And hey, with the rise of Saudi Pro League clubs and Inter Miami, maybe we'll see some new faces at the top in no time 
! their success in winning the premier league definitely paid off 
. anyway, this news is making me wanna start following liverpool fc more closely, maybe they'll do some crazy transfers or signings 
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i mean i guess liverpool's success in premier league is good for them but man united's decline is pretty crazy they used to be the ones setting the standard now they're just trying to keep up 
anyway it's cool that saudi pro league clubs and inter miami are starting to make waves maybe europe won't be the only game in town after all 
Those commercial revenue numbers are just crazy and I'm not surprised Barcelona came in second, they've always been that dominant team 
. i mean, you can't blame them for getting some extra cash from winning the premier league, but 25 million more than man utd? that's wild 
️. but hey, it's exciting to see liverpool and man city making some serious bank 
, and I'm low-key impressed that Liverpool FC is breakin' into the big league with their fifth-place ranking 
. Merchandise sales and corporate partnerships are key, no doubt about it 
, but hey, you can't win 'em all, right? 
. And can we talk about Manchester United's decline for a sec? 
They used to be all about that commercial revenue life, but now they're just lagging behind 
. Anyway, I'm super stoked to see the rise of Saudi Pro League clubs and Inter Miami - it's gonna get interesting in the world of football finance 
. We'll have to wait and see if Europe's dominance holds up, but one thing's for sure - it's gonna be a wild ride 
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