Recession, smesession- thats what the worlds top sports teams say to the economic downturn. Forbes has recently released their list for the top valued teams.
Leading the way is Manchester United with a value of 1.87 billion. Considering the fact that it was purchased for 1.45 billon in 2005 by Malcolm Glazier, this number is not unreal, surreal but not unreal.
A surprising 2nd place team is the Dallas Cowboys. Considering that prior to this year, the Cowboys had a tough time making the playoffs or winning a game in the playoffs they were valued at 1.65 billion. Helping the valuation is the fact the the Cowboys run their own merchandising business and their new ballpark that comes hand in hand with PSL(personal seat licenses).
Gather around the computer screen to be baffled by the number 3- the Washington Red Skins! The Skins were given a price tag of 1.55 billion American Dollars. Despite only two winning seasons over the last 10 years, the Skins sell out their stadium consistently. Its also nice to be able to charge your fans top 10 ticket prices and raking in 7.6 million a year from FedEx for the naming rights to their stadium.
At the number 4 spot we have a team that most of us at Bonds Mutual thought and believe to be severly undervalued, the reigning World Series Champions- The New York Yankees. Awarded with a 1.5 billion dollar valuation Forbes has us scratching our heads. With the powerhouse YES Network providing unprecedented coverage of any sports franchise and playing in a brand new Stadium Forbes has without a doubt overlooked the actual worth of the most powerful brand name in sports.
Rounding off the top 5 are the New England Patriots. Having suffered through a miserable season the Patriots were still pegged for a hefty 1.36 billion price tag. Amassing serious profits from the 87 luxury boxes and 6,000 club seats Gillette Stadium has seen its fair share of playoff games and wins in this decade.
With all of the top 10 franchises having received a nod for at least one billion dollars, three of the next five teams all came from the National Football League.
6. Real Madrid – $1.35 Billion
7. Arsenal – $1.2 Billion
8. New York Giants – $1.18 Billion
9. New York Jets – $1.17 Billion
10. Houston Texans – $1.15 Billion
