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12.02.2009 13:20

Barça third in rich list

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Barça are the third richest football club in the world according to a study made by Deloitte. Only Real Madrid and Manchester United can claim to have more finances.

FC Barcelona, the club with the biggest support in Europe according to Sport + Markt, are also one of the richest. In a study by accounting and auditing firm Deloitte, it was found that Barça have an annual income of 244.4 million pounds sterling.

Behind United

Barça are only topped by Real Madrid (289.6) and Manchester United (257,1). The Red Devils can thank their Champions League and Premiership wins for a large amount of that impressive income.

English clubs are traditionally among the top ranked sides in this list, but this year the devalued pound has affected that position. Chelsea (212.9), Arsenal (209.3) and Liverpool (167) are now fifth, sixth and seventh respectively.