Sportico has released its latest ranking of the world’s most valuable soccer clubs, with 23 MLS franchises in the top 50, including seven teams ahead of Newcastle.
Sportico released its latest ranking of the most valuable soccer clubs on Wednesday, with 23 MLS franchises in the top 50.
Los Angeles FC, who will soon be appointed by prominent forward Olivier Giroud, have topped the MLS charts with a staggering valuation of $1.15bn (£920m), leaving seven MLS teams behind Premier League giants Newcastle.・They are ahead of the likes of United and West Ham. The list, which takes into account commercial deals, broadcast rights and matchday revenue, named Manchester United the most valuable football club on the planet, with a value of more than $6.2bn (£5bn).
They are followed by Spanish powerhouses Barcelona and Real Madrid, with six Premier League clubs in the top 10. Since its first kickoff in 1996, MLS has exploded onto the scene, expanding to 29 teams and almost all of them qualifying. Enjoy the luxury of a dedicated soccer stadium.
This growth has embraced a distinctly American feel, from the league’s once-infamous “hockey-style” shootouts to its playoff system and absence of relegation, often derided but perhaps the key to the league’s financial victory. However, it was achieved. Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico’s sports review correspondent, said: “Europe’s top clubs are less profitable than Major League Soccer clubs, but they have cost control, modern stadiums, and a single legal entity structure that fosters ownership cooperation.” MLS has the upper hand.”
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“No relegation would also set a floor for the value of MLS, which has risen dramatically over the past decade.” But as one Argentine soccer legend celebrates his first year in the United States, With the Messi miracle, MLS is starting to compete with many of Europe’s elite clubs.
Lionel Messi made headlines when he joined David Beckham’s Inter Miami CF in July 2023, attracting celebrities such as LeBron James, Prince Harry and Kim Kardashian to the stands. Messi, who turned down a big check from Saudi Arabia, was partly spooked by the chance of increased ownership and investment opportunities in the United States.
His arrival will immediately increase league revenue compared to last season, as MLS aims to balance modest broadcasting revenues of $10m (£8m) per team in 2023 with a decade of profits. It sparked a surge of $2bn (£1.6bn), an increase of 27%. A $2.5bn (£2bn) streaming deal with Apple TV.
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“This is a great opportunity and we will continue to build this beautiful project together,” Messi said after signing with Inter Miami. “The idea is to work together to achieve the goals we have set. I want to start helping here in my new home.”
Inter Miami lost out to LAFC as the top overall earner by just $1m (about £800m), but the South Florida club will be the biggest in 2024 once the Messi-centric pre-season tour is completed. It could earn $200 million (about £160 million). . Atlanta United are the third MLS club to be worth more than $1bn (£800m), joining Beckham’s former club LA Galaxy and City Football Group-owned New York City FC in the league. They round out the top five richest clubs.
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