Liverpool – in the TOP-5
Star players, modern spacious and multifunctional arenas, as well as titles are the main guarantee of the financial success of any sports club in the world. Forbes analysts came to this conclusion after analyzing how the cost of clubs has changed over the past five years.
The top 133 clubs in the world across all leagues saw an average value increase of 74%, according to the study. 27 of them grew by an average of 146%. French PSG have increased their market value by an incredible 334% over the past five years.
It is noteworthy that the TOP-10 of the most dynamic financially developing clubs included seven football, one basketball and two hockey representatives. If we talk about football, then in addition to PSG, the English Premier League (Liverpool in fifth place) and the MLS, represented by four teams at once – Los Angeles Galaxy, New York, DC United and Atalanta, got places in the top ten.
Among the 27 sports teams that have at least doubled in value over the past five years, 13 have won at least one league title. Nine teams have already moved to new arenas or will soon receive new stadiums.
In terms of football teams, the top 27 fastest growing sports clubs in the world also include: Toronto (13th, 138%) Milan (14th, 129%), Tottenham (15th, 128%) %), Borussia Dortmund (19th place, 114%).
Note that Manchester City, which issued the requirement this season, is located in 27th place. Citizens increased their value by a total of 102%.
As for PSG, several factors have played a role in such a rapid growth of the club: the invitations of star players (Messi, Neymar, etc.), a massive marketing campaign, investments from the owners and sporting results.
And yes, it is likely that in the near future, Inter Miami will appear on the list of the fastest progressing clubs in the world, which is now preparing the introduction of Messi. In the meantime, we note that David Beckham’s club has already sold all the tickets for the remaining matches until the end of the regular season. On average, after the news of Messi’s transfer, the cost of tickets for Inter matches increased by 231%, for home matches – by 394%. The Leo effect in action.
Source: Sportarena
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