In Forbes’ annual publication of sports teams and their perceived – and actual – monetary value, they have released the 2015 edition of the world’s most valuable teams. And as a special cautionary, 20 of the 50 are associated with the NFL.
Areas and Leagues with the Most Representation
20 – NFL
12 – MLB
7 – the state of California
6 – the state of New York, Europe
5 – the state of Texas
Notice the disparity between first place (Real Madrid’s $3.26B) and 49th place (the Minnesota Vikings’ $1.15B) aren’t much for stark differences.
1. $3.26 Billion – Real Madrid
2. $3. 2 Billion – Dallas Cowboys
2. $3.2 Billion – N.Y. Yankees
4. $3.16 Billion – Barcelona
5. $3.1 Billion – Manchester United
6. $2.6 Billion – L.A. Lakers
6. $2.6 Billion – N.E. Patriots
8. $2.5 Billion – N.Y. Knicks
T9. $2.4 Billion – L.A. Dodgers
T9. $2.4 Billion – Washington Redskins
11. $2.35 Billion – Bayern Munich
T12. $2.1 Billion – Boston Red Sox
T12. $2.1 Billion – N.Y. Giants
T14. $2 Billion – Chicago Bulls
T14. $2 Billion – S.F. Giants
16. $1.85 Billion – Houston Texans
T17. $1.8 Billion – Chicago Cubs
T17. $1.8 Billion – N.Y. Jets
19. $1.75 Billion – Philly Eagles
T20. $1.7 Billion – Boston Celtics
T20. $1.7 Billion – Chicago Bears
T22. $1.6 Billion – L.A. Clippers
T22. $1.6 Billion – S.F. 49ers
T24. $1.5 Billion – Baltimore Ravens
T24. $1.5 Billion – Brooklyn Nets
26. $1.45 Billion – Denver Broncos
T27. $1.4 Billion – Indianapolis Colts
T27. $1.4 Billion – STL Cardinals
T29. $1.38 Billion – G.B. Packers
T29. $1.39 Billion – Manchester City
31. $1.37 Billion – Chelsea F.C.
T32. $1.35 Billion – Ferrari (Formula One)
T32. $1.35 Billion – N.Y. Mets
T32. $1.35 Billion – Pittsburgh Steelers
35. $1.33 Billion – Seattle Seahawks
36. $1.31 Billion – Arsenal
T37. $1.3 Billion – Golden State Warriors
T37. $1.3 Billion – L.A. Angels
T37. $1.3 Billion – Miami Dolphins
T37. $1.3 Billion – Toronto Maple Leafs
41. $1.28 Billion – Washington Nationals
T42. $1.25 Billion – Houston Rockets
T42. $1.25 Billion – Carolina Panthers (say whaaat?!)
T42. $1.25 Billion – Philadelphia Phillies
45. $1.23 Billion – T.B. Buccaneers
46. $1.22 Billion – Texas Rangers
47. $1.18 Billion – Miami Heat
48. $1.16 Billion – Tennessee Titans
T49. $1.15 Billion – ATL Braves
T49. $1.15 Billion – Dallas Mavericks
T49. $1.15 Billion – Minnesota Vikings
Now let the battle cries of “my team is richer than your team” feuds begin!
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