
1. Real Madrid Revenue: $746 million
The world's largest and most successful club has continued to expand in recent years, with plans for a theme park in Abu Dhabi the latest eye-catching venture.
The world's largest and most successful club has continued to expand in recent years, with plans for a theme park in Abu Dhabi the latest eye-catching venture.

2. Manchester United Revenue: $703 million
Despite a downturn on the pitch, the Premier League club has been boosted off it by dozens of commercial partnerships.
Despite a downturn on the pitch, the Premier League club has been boosted off it by dozens of commercial partnerships.

3. Bayern Munich Revenue: $661 million
The Bavarian powerhouse already dominates in Germany but has been branching out through lucrative overseas tours.
The Bavarian powerhouse already dominates in Germany but has been branching out through lucrative overseas tours.

4. Barcelona Revenue: $657 million
Europe's most successful club is opening new headquarters in Hong Kong and New York.
Europe's most successful club is opening new headquarters in Hong Kong and New York.

5. Paris Saint-Germain Revenue: $643 million
Resurgent under wealthy Qatari owners, the Paris club has taken rapid steps to build its global profile.
Resurgent under wealthy Qatari owners, the Paris club has taken rapid steps to build its global profile.

6. Manchester City Revenue: $562 million
Also boosted by wealthy new owners, City is threatening its illustrious neighbors on and off the pitch.
Also boosted by wealthy new owners, City is threatening its illustrious neighbors on and off the pitch.

7. Chelsea Revenue: $526 million
Premier League champions regularly tour the key markets of Asia and the U.S.
Premier League champions regularly tour the key markets of Asia and the U.S.

8. Arsenal Revenue: $487
London club has invested in digital communications to attract overseas fans.
London club has invested in digital communications to attract overseas fans.

9. Liverpool Revenue: $415 million
Five-time Champions League winner is undertaking major commercial initiatives under U.S. owners.
Five-time Champions League winner is undertaking major commercial initiatives under U.S. owners.

10. Juventus Revenue: $379 million
Italian champion is using national pride in its marketing efforts.
Italian champion is using national pride in its marketing efforts.