The Most Valuable Football Teams In The World According To Forbes

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s m o k e s c r e e n

[redwien]

What did they base this on. Wealth, winning trophys, how expensive their pies are ?

Soccer (sic) Team Valuations 2007
Forbes Methodology

Revenues and operating income are for the 2005 to 2006 season and converted into U.S. dollars based on June 30, 2006, exchange rates.

Current values are Forbes estimates based on past transactions, enterprise values (market value plus debt) of publicly traded teams and current stadium deal (unless a new stadium is pending).

Debt includes stadium debt.

Current income is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

The G14 is a business association to advance the interests of 18 leading European football clubs.

In the print version ("The Most Valuable Soccer Teams", Forbes, April 16), Robert Louis-Dreyfus should have been listed as the owner of Olympique Marseille instead of Jack Kachkar. The deal for Kachkar to buy the team fell through as the magazine was preparing to go to press.

We list Eggert Magnusson as the owner of West Ham United because the purchase agreement for West Ham states that WH Holding, which bought West Ham, is controlled by Eggert Magnusson.

Liverpool’s debt is $81.7 million as of December 2006, which equates to a debt/value of 18%.

NA: Not available or not applicable.

Sources: Deloitte & Touche; Company Documents; Forbes.

[fah-q]

But that debt has been wiped out now, no?

[Steve101]

But that debt has been wiped out now, no?

Based on last years figures I think, but as someone said before,who gives a flying ****??

[reddragon]

Based on last years figures I think, but as someone said before,who gives a flying ****??

I'll bet Rick and the Yanks do. Mind you if it's based on last years figures then maybe we'll be back in there next year

[El Jefecito]

I'll bet Rick and the Yanks do. Mind you if it's based on last years figures then maybe we'll be back in there next year

Let's see where we are next year given the investment and prize money from the CL.

[REDSCOUSER]

schalke have the most expensive pies in the german league - ours are only made of scouse

Scouse is the best though

[El Jefecito]

Scouse is the best though

You've obviously not had Cockney pie and mash supplemented with a nice side of jellied eels. Mmmmmmmmmmmmm.

[reddragon]

You've obviously not had Cockney pie and mash supplemented with a nice side of jellied eels. Mmmmmmmmmmmmm.

:bird::bird:

scouse pie rules

[Rhys]

most valuble? that a bit vague, what are their criteria. it surely cant be based on success or player value, but just on assets which is bollocks.

how are arse 3rd....and based on what?

anyway i thought real overtook man yoo?


jellied eels

[REDSCOUSER]

:bird::bird:

scouse pie rules

you should taste me wifes Scouse & shes Italian

[Red Chilli]

:bird::bird:

scouse pie rules

Steak n'ale pie is best

[disco]

I bet it's turnover based i.e. revenues from tickets, shirts and trophies (and other marketing)

Goes to show what a sleeping (ish) giant we are.

We won't match Arsenal/Chavski ticket prices but there's no reason why we shouldn't be matching Man U's turnover

[Kinell]

How the flip are Arsenal always ahead of us?

Henry.

[SouthAfricaRed]

Surely this cant be based on Net Worth

Manchester United = £600 million + in debt

Arsenal = £400 million + in debt.

Chelski = £80 million loss / year

Must be turnover only