Coronavirus conquered every profit-making entity in 2020 including football across the globe. Football business was halted for months to see to the minimization and eradication of the virus. Despite the club suffering a huge loss in revenue, some clubs have maintained their positions as part of the richest club on earth in the world, 2020.
In 2020, FC Barcelona is the world’s richest football club and richest football club in Europe.
A research showed that, after winning eight league titles in eleven years, Barcelona reached the champions league semi-finals and finals than any other La Liga club.Richest rankings for the 2020 football clubs are based on match-day profits, revenue from commercials and TV money Liverpool has the most lucrative tv rights contract, with the club receiving approximately (£265 million) every year.
Real Madrid, who won the Uefa Champions League on three consecutive occasions from 2015-2017 is positioned at the second place trailing behind rivals FC Barcelona. Arsenal football club that has maintained their position for years has been omitted from 2020 list. PSG ranking in the richest football clubs in 2020 increased. A source announced that the contract will fetch ($56 million) a year.
Below is the list of top 10 richest football clubs in the world before COVID-19.
Barcelona — £747.5 million
FC Barcelona. Photo Credit – TwitterReal Madrid — £669.5 million
Manchester United — £629.5 million
Bayern Munich — £581 million
Paris Saint Germain — £561.5 million
Manchester City — £539 million
Liverpool — £536.9 million
Tottenham — £460 million
Chelsea — £445 million
Juventus — £409 million
