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"Man Utd" this season remained without trophies, but the commercial brand of the Premier League giant among football clubs remained the most valuable in the world. "The Red Devils" are valued at 543 million pounds.
Munich's "Bayern" suffered a painful defeat in the Champions League final on Saturday, but the Germans who lost to London's "Chelsea" can boast the fastest growing brand value this year. "Bavarians" can boast 499 million pounds. However, experts say that "Bayern" should expand: "The local market and fans are not enough. Gradually, "Bayern" will lose positions and the club will simply be devoured by competitors," said analyst Matt Hannagan.
The financial aspects of Spanish giants were greatly influenced by the economic crisis in the country. Despite this, Madrid's "Real" ranks third on the list of the most valuable - 381 million, while "Barcelona" is fourth - 368 million pounds.
UEFA Champions League winner "Chelsea" club boasts fifth place - 253 million euros. Only one Italian team managed to squeeze into the top ten of the most valuable without English, Spanish, and German teams. The 185 million pound-rated "Milan" is in ninth place.
Top ten most valuable football club brands:
2012 2011 club country value
1. 1. "Man Utd" England 543 million £ 2. 4. "Bayern" Germany 499 million £ 3. 2. "Real" Spain 381 million £ 4. 3. "Barcelona" Spain 368 million £ 5. 5. "Chelsea" England 253 million £ 6. 6. "Arsenal" England 246 million £ 7. 9. "Liverpool" England 233 million £ 8. 11. "Man City" England 192 million £ 9. 7. "Milan" Italy 185 million £ 10. 12. "Schalke" Germany 167 million £
