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No fans, no club. Who has the highest average spectators in the world? ✅ The top 10 Borussia Dortmund: 81.302 FC Bayern München: 85.000 FC Internazionale Milano: 72.821 AC Milan: 72.065 Real Madrid C.F.: 71.975 Manchester United: 69.661 Club Atlético River Plate: 63.425 AS Roma: 62.680 FC Schalke 04: 61.538 (🤯 in Second Division) Tottenham Hotspur Football Club: 61.459 ✅ The top 5 in Second divisions FC Schalke 04: 61.538  Hamburger SV: 55.895 Herta Berlin: 50.898 FC Kaiserslauten: 43.693 Fortuna Düsseldorf: 39.025 ✅ Top 3 in Third Divisions Dynamo Dresden: 28.616 Derby County: 27.278 Deportivo La Coruña: 23.177 ✅ Outside Europe River Plate: 63.425 Flamengo: 52.872 BJ Guoan: 50.165 São Paulo FC: 43.421 SP Corinthians 43.131 📳 Thoughts These numbers are astonishing. 🔺 Milan is the football city of the year with two teams above 72,000. 🔺 In Germany, second-division teams make impressive numbers. 🔺 The numbers of some teams in the third division make me reflect on the endless passion for football. 🔺 Outside Europe South America and China rule. 👉 I am left with a question: ❓What factors determine a high stadium occupancy rate? But also: ▪️How much does the passion of the fans and how much does the ability of a club to create hype around the club determine these numbers? ▪️How much do sporting results count? ▪️How much do the players count? ❓ Which club impressed you the most? #footballbusiness #fansfirst #stradium

📣 Football Benchmark is proud to unveil the 9th edition of the European Champions Report, which evaluates the business performance of domestic title-winners from six European leagues (FC Internazionale Milano, Manchester City Football Club, Paris Saint-Germain, PSV, Real Madrid C.F. and Sporting Clube de Portugal) during the 2023/24 season. Key insights: 🚀 The 2023/24 season was a historic milestone, as Real Madrid C.F. became the first football club to surpass EUR 1 billion in total operating revenues (achieving EUR 1,065m). Manchester City Football Club (EUR 838m) and Paris Saint-Germain (806m) round out the podium among the champions. 📊 FC Internazionale Milano - ranked as the fourth-highest champions club by operating revenues (EUR 399m) - surpassed the domestic rivals of Juventus Football Club (EUR 359m) for the first time since the 2011/12 season. 💰 When looking at profitability, Manchester City Football Club lead the ranking with a net profit of EUR 86m. Despite significant improvements, Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale Milano are the only two champions recording a net loss, with EUR -60m and EUR -36m, respectively. However, these losses are far from those suffered by other European clubs, such as Juventus Football Club (EUR -199m) and Manchester United (EUR -132m). ⚽ According to Football Benchmark’s Player Valuation Tool as of January 2025, all champions included in the publication hold the most valuable squad in their domestic leagues. Real Madrid C.F. top the ranking, with a valuation of EUR 1,364m. 🔝 This year’s edition also puts the spotlight on youth talent development, with Real Madrid C.F. and PSV standing out as the top-performing champions in this regard. #FootballBusiness #FootballBenchmark #FootballAdvisory

🚨 Breaking News: Kylian Mbappé Joins Real Madrid! 🚨 Real Madrid has just finalized the signing of superstar forward Kylian Mbappé, fresh off their record 15th UEFA Champions League title. As reported by renowned soccer journalist Fabrizio Romano, Mbappé will be officially announced next week, marking the beginning of a new era for the Spanish giants. Mbappé, a lifelong admirer of Real Madrid, has long been linked with the club. His arrival, following a storied career with Paris Saint-Germain and an illustrious run with the French national team, is set to transform Real Madrid's attacking line-up. Teaming up with Brazilian forward Vinícius Junior and English midfielder Jude Bellingham, Mbappé's presence promises to make Real Madrid's front line one of the most formidable in history. Before joining his new teammates, Mbappé will lead France in the 2024 Euros and aims to captain the team at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This move is not just a game-changer for Real Madrid but for European football as a whole. Curious to know more about how Mbappé's addition will impact Real Madrid and European football? Read the full blog to get an in-depth look at what this means for the club, the tactical shifts expected under Carlo Ancelotti, and insights from football experts like José Mourinho. 👉 Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eQ2HAFRq #Football #KylianMbappe #RealMadrid #UEFAChampionsLeague #Soccer #SportsNews #JudeBellingham #ViniciusJunior #EuropeanFootball #CarloAncelotti #FootballTransfers #ParisSaintGermain

🚨Breaking News: Kylian Mbappé Joins Real Madrid!🚨 Real Madrid has just pulled off one of the biggest signings in football history by securing Kylian Mbappé! Fresh off their record 15th UEFA Champions League title, the Spanish giants are set to officially announce Mbappé's arrival next week. This is a game-changer for both the club and European football! Here’s why this move is so monumental: ⚽ A Formidable Trio: Mbappé will join forces with Vinícius Junior and Jude Bellingham, creating one of the most exciting and potent attacking lines in football history. ⚽ Tactical Shifts: Expect some tactical magic from Carlo Ancelotti as Bellingham moves to a deeper role, accommodating Mbappé’s brilliance as an out-and-out No. 9. ⚽ Young Talents, Big Dreams: With Mbappé, Vinícius, Bellingham, and the incoming Endrick, Real Madrid is building a team that could dominate European football for the next decade. ⚽ Leadership and Ambition: Mbappé's drive to lead France in the 2024 Euros and his aspiration to captain the national team at the Paris Olympics highlight his leadership qualities and relentless ambition. 🏆 Title Contenders: With this powerhouse lineup, Real Madrid is the favorite to retain the Champions League and continue their dominance in La Liga. Want to dive deeper into what Mbappé’s transfer means for Real Madrid and European football? Check out our detailed blog post: https://lnkd.in/e_ekR9KP Share your thoughts on this incredible transfer and what you think it means for the future of football! 💬⚽️ #Football #KylianMbappe #RealMadrid #UEFAChampionsLeague #SoccerNews #ViniciusJunior #JudeBellingham #EuropeanFootball #CarloAncelotti #FootballTransfers #PSG

Players to Watch this Season 🌍 (Part 1): Just like there are many teams to watch this season, here are 4 players to keep an eye on: Lamine Yamal - FC Barcelona This kid is an extraordinary talent. At just 17, he plays with the confidence of a seasoned professional. He made history at Euro 2024 as the youngest player to score, netting a stunning goal against France and providing 4 assists in the tournament. Last season, he had a breakout year with 7 goals and 9 assists for Barcelona. If he stays focused and dedicated, and not distracted by the media, he’ll be the face of football for the next generation. 📊 5 goals, 5 assists this season Bukayo Saka - Arsenal FC Arsenal’s “Starboy” is one of their own, rising through the ranks to captain the first team. Saka scored 20 goals and provided 14 assists last season, helping Arsenal challenge Manchester City. Could this be their year? 📊 3 goals, 7 assists this season Michael Olise - Bayern Munich Olise made a huge leap by signing with Bayern Munich from Crystal Palace, turning down Chelsea’s offer. His speed and football IQ will be key to Bayern’s season. He’s already building chemistry with teammates like Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala. 📊 6 goals, 3 assists this season Cole Palmer - Chelsea FC Palmer left Manchester City after winning the treble to join Chelsea, believing he was ready for a starting 11 spot. He contributed 27 goals and 15 assists last season. This season, he wants to prove last year’s numbers were no fluke. 📊 6 goals, 5 assists this season Which of these players do you think will have the biggest impact this season? #BeyondThe90 #PlayersToWatch #LamineYamal #BukayoSaka #MichelOlise #ColePalmer #YoungPlayers #FootballInsights #Soccer #JoinTheConversation

🔍 With the Super Cup final being played today, between the Champions League winners Real Madrid, and the Europa League winners Atalanta, it’s only right that we take a closer look at the finalists. 📊 Real Madrid is the club that generated the highest operating revenue in the World, during the 2022/23 season, €831M, with the majority coming from their commercial revenue, €376M. Atalanta generated a total operating revenue of €110M, which was a -34% decrease compared to the previous financial year, marking their worst season since 2017/18. 📱 Looking at their social media following, Real Madrid again tops the list as the most followed club in the World with a combined following of 436 million. The club’s most followed player is new arrival Kylian Mbappé, who has a total of 154 million followers, with the majority coming from his Instagram, 78,7%. On the other hand, Atalanta have a total following of over 3 million across all platforms, making them the 7th most followed Italian team. Their most followed played is the experienced defender Sead Kolašinac, who has a total of 2 million followers. 🏟️ When it comes to the clubs’ enterprise values, Real Madrid was listed as the most valuable European football club, in Football Benchmark’s club valuation report 2024, at €5,097 million. Meanwhile, Atalanta was listed as the 28th most prominent football club, based on their enterprise value, €467 million. 💰 Real Madrid also has the most valuable player in the World, Kylian Mbappé, who’s valued at an impressive €244 million, while Atalanta’s most valuable player is 20-year-old Giorgio Scalvini at €57 million. 🏆 Looking at the history of the clubs in the Super Cup, Real Madrid have won the shared most Super Cup titles, in the tournament’s history, along with AC Milan, with 5 trophies. Meanwhile, Atalanta are yet to win the tournament. #realmadrid #atalanta #uefa #football

The latest European Champions Report by Football Benchmark is a treasure trove of insights into how Europe’s top football clubs are performing both financially and operationally. Real Madrid’s historic milestone of €1.065 billion in operating revenue is not just a reflection of their global dominance but also a blueprint for how clubs can combine sporting success with savvy business operations. Meanwhile, Manchester City’s impressive net profit of €86 million highlights their ability to balance performance on the pitch with financial sustainability. One statistic that caught my eye is PSV Eindhoven’s staggering 51% revenue growth, driven by their progress in the UEFA Champions League. This showcases how even clubs outside the financial elite can leverage strong performances in European competitions to create significant financial gains. It’s also fascinating to see that, despite their financial clout, Paris Saint-Germain and Inter recorded net losses of €60 million and €36 million, respectively. This raises questions about the cost of chasing success and the financial risks associated with it. Yet, these losses pale in comparison to Juventus (€199 million) and Manchester United (€132 million), underlining the challenges even the biggest names face in maintaining profitability. Lastly, the focus on youth development by Real Madrid and PSV Eindhoven is a powerful reminder of the importance of long-term strategy. By investing in talent pipelines, they are not only securing success on the pitch but also creating a sustainable model for growth. This report is a must-read for anyone interested in how football clubs are navigating today’s competitive and financial landscape. 📊⚽ #FootballBusiness #FootballBenchmark #FootballMarketing #SportsMarketing #FootballFinance

⚽️ Top 100 Most Valuable Football Clubs in the World ⚽️ Football is much more than just a sport: it is an industry that significantly impacts both the global economy and national identities 🌍⚽. Football clubs are not only engines of passion and culture, but also key players in job creation, tourism development, and attracting investment 💼💡. Recently, the CIES Observatory presented a detailed analysis of the world’s most valuable clubs, considering the value of contracted players, including those on loan, and taking into account 60 leagues globally 🌐. 1. Real Madrid C.F. 🇪🇸 - 1728 M 2. Manchester City Football Club 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 - 1471 M 3. Chelsea Football Club 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 - 1388 M 4. Arsenal F.C 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 - 1225 M 5. FC Barcelona 🇪🇸 - 1124 M 6. Liverpool Football Club 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 - 1099 M 7. Paris Saint-Germain 🇫🇷 - 1088 M 8. Manchester United 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 - 989 M 9. Tottenham Hotspur Football Club 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 - 886 M 10. Bayer 04 Leverkusen 🇩🇪 - 862 M 11. Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 - 807 M 12. FC Bayern München 🇩🇪 - 801 M 13. FC Internazionale Milano 🇮🇹 - 800 M 14. AC Milan 🇮🇹 - 762 M 15. Atlético de Madrid 🇪🇸 - 752 M 16. Aston Villa Football Club 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 - 717 M 17. Juventus Football Club 🇮🇹 - 697 M 18. Borussia Dortmund 🇩🇪 - 646 M 19. RB Leipzig 🇩🇪 - 639 M 20. SSC Napoli 🇮🇹 - 598 M 21. Atalanta B.C. 🇮🇹 - 586 M 22. Newcastle United Football Club 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 - 544 M 23. Real Sociedad 🇪🇸 - 531 M 24. West Ham United FC 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 - 530 M 25. Sport Lisboa e Benfica 🇵🇹 - 483 M 26. Sporting Clube de Portugal 🇵🇹 - 473 M 27. Wolverhampton Wanderers 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 - 473 M 28. AFC Bournemouth 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 - 450 M 29. AS Roma 🇮🇹 - 449 M 30. AS Monaco 🇫🇷 - 425 M 31. FC Porto 🇵🇹 - 399 M 32. Athletic Club 🇪🇸 - 396 M 33. Eintracht Frankfurt 🇩🇪 - 383 M 34. Bologna FC 1909 🇮🇹 - 383 M 35. VfB Stuttgart 🇩🇪 - 378 M 36. Nottingham Forest - 377 M 37. Crystal Palace Football Club 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 - 372 M 38. Brentford Football Club 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 - 363 M 39. PSV 🇳🇱 - 327 M 40. Stade Rennais F.C. 🇫🇷 - 321 M 41. Fulham FC 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 - 318 M 42. Feyenoord 🇳🇱 - 312 M 43. LOSC Lille 🇫🇷 - 310 M 44. Olympique Marseille 🇫🇷 - 309 M 45. Fiorentina 🇮🇹 - 299 M 46. Ajax 🇳🇱 - 291 M 47. Leicester City 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 - 290 M 48. Lazio 🇮🇹 - 289 M 49. Girona FC 🇪🇸 - 275 M 50. Everton FC 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 - 268 M 51. Shakhtar Donetsk 🇺🇦 - 265 M 52. Olympique Lyonnais 🇫🇷 - 265 M 53. Villarreal CF 🇪🇸 - 263 M 54. Wolfsburg 🇩🇪 - 244 M 55. Zenit 🇷🇺 - 237 M 56. Betis 🇪🇸 - 227 M 57. Brugge 🇧🇪 - 227 M #Football #ClubRankings #LigaMX #InternationalFootball #FootballClubs #FootballEconomy #Top100

🏆 | Last season, Real Madrid had a spectacular season. They earned an impressive double, winning the La Liga title, as well as the UEFA Champions League title. 💪🏽 | This 2024-25 season, Real Madrid were expected to remain a strong force, ensuring the retention of both titles. 🇫🇷 | Adding Kylian Mbappe to an already star studded team was supposed to make Real Madrid unstoppable. After all, the Frenchman is considered one of the best footballers in the world right now, and is a contender of the prestigious Ballon d’Or award which will be presented on Monday this coming week. ⚪️ | However, the Los Blancos have had a strange start to the season. Most of their wins were hard to get even against much ‘weaker’ opponents, and French team Lille ended Real Madrid’s 36-games-unbeaten streak in the UCL a round ago. 🔵🔴 | Tomorrow, Real Madrid face Barcelona. The El Clássico game is set to be an all-timer for LALIGA , especially considering Real Madrid’s recent struggles and FC Barcelona ‘s return to top form. 3️⃣ | This week, both Raphina of Barcelona and Vini Jr. of Real Madrid scored a hat trick in their respective UCL games. What a trailer to what is expected to be a thrilling game! ✍🏽 | In this article, I delve deeper into Real Madrid’s recent struggles and how it will affect their defence in both titles. One thing’s for sure though, tomorrow’s El Clássico will tell us a lot about the season to come in Spanish football. Read on👇🏽 #LaLiga #Football #UEFAChampionsLeague #UCL #RealMadrid #FCBarcelona https://lnkd.in/ddkziAan

💸⚽ Top 5 Most Expensive Football Transfers of All Time ⚽💸 Football isn't just about the passion on the pitch; it's also about the big bucks behind the scenes! Let's dive into football history's top 5 jaw-dropping, bank-breaking transfers. These deals didn't just break records – they shattered them! 🌟 Neymar Jr.: Barcelona to PSG (€222m, 2017). Paris Saint-Germain's splash on Neymar turned heads and sent shockwaves through the football world. This Brazilian maestro's move from Barca to PSG remains the most expensive transfer ever. Neymar was supposed to be the crown jewel for PSG's Champions League ambitions. Whether it's lived up to the hype is another debate! 🌟 Kylian Mbappé: Monaco to PSG (€180m, 2017). In the same year, PSG doubled down, signing the prodigious talent Kylian Mbappé. At just 18, he became the most expensive teenager ever. With a World Cup and numerous accolades, Mbappé has been worth every euro. 🌟 Philippe Coutinho: Liverpool to Barcelona (€135m, 2018). Barcelona aimed to fill the Neymar-sized hole with Coutinho, but this move didn't pan out as planned. After struggling to find his rhythm, Coutinho spent time on loan and eventually moved on. It's a reminder that hefty fees only sometimes guarantee big success. 🌟 Enzo Fernández: Benfica to Chelsea (€121m, 2023). Chelsea's acquisition of Enzo Fernández was a testament to their belief in his potential. After an outstanding World Cup with Argentina, Chelsea didn't hesitate to meet Benfica's release clause. Enzo's journey in the Premier League is one to watch! 🌟 Antoine Griezmann - Atlético Madrid to Barcelona (€120m, 2019) Barça splurged again, this time on Griezmann. The World Cup winner's time at Camp Nou was a mix of highs and lows, and he eventually returned to Atlético. Sometimes, the prodigal son needs to return home.  #Football #Sport #SportsIndustry #Passion