10 Richest Football Club In The World

10 Richest Football Club In The World of 2010-2011


1. Real Madrid 
Revenues: 479 million Euros
Stadium: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu (Seating Capacity:80,400)
Country: Spain
League :  Liga BBVA
Owner/Majority Shareholder: club members

2. Barcelona
Revenues: 451 million Euros
Country: Spain
League: Liga BBVA
Owner/Majority Shareholder: club members
Stadium: Camp Nou (Seating Capacity:98,800)


3. Manchester United

Revenues: 367 million euros
Country: England
League: Barclays Premier League
Owner/Majority Shareholder: Glazer family
Stadium: Old Trafford (Seating Capacity: 76,000)

4. Bayern Munich

Revenues: 323 million Euros

Country: Germany

League: German Bundesliga

Owner/Majority Shareholder: club members

Stadium: Allianz Arena (Seating Capacity:69,000)

5. Arsenal
Revenues: 274 million Euros
Country: England

League: Barclays Premier League
Owner/Majority Shareholder: E. Stanley Kroenke
Stadium: Emirates Stadium (Seating Capacity:60,400)


6. Chelsea
Revenues: 250 million Euros
Country: England
League: Barclays Premier League
Owner/Majority Shareholder: Roman Abramovich
Stadium: Stamford Bridge (Seating Capacity:42,500)


7. A.C. Milan
Revenues: 240 million Euros
Country: Italy
League: Serie A TIM
Owner/Majority Shareholder: Silvio Berlusconi
Stadium: San Siro (Seating Capacity:80,100)


8. Juventus
Revenues: 220 million Euros
Country: Italy
League: Serie A TIM
Owner/Majority Shareholder: Agnelli family
Stadium: Stadio Olimpico di Torino (Seating Capacity:27,500)


9. Liverpool
Revenues: 205 million Euros
Country: England
League: Barclays Premier League
Owner/Majority Shareholder: John Henry, Tom Werner
Stadium: Anfield (Seating Capacity:45,300)


10. Inter Milan
Revenues: 200 million Euros
Country: Italy
League: Serie A TIM
Owner/Majority Shareholder: Massimo Moratti
Stadium: San Siro (Seating Capacity:80,100)

10 largest football stadiums in the world

Football stadiums are theatres of entertainment, passion and celebration where thousands of supporters stand witness to the most beautiful game in the world. We look at the largest football stadiums in the world (by capacity) and admire these engineering and architectural marvels. 


1  Salt Lake Stadium (Kolkata, India)
(Capacity: 120,000)

Also known as the Yuva Bharati Krirangan and built in 1984, it is a multi-sports arena with football being the major sport. It is home to various Indian football clubs like East Bengal and Mohun Bagan and often hosts the national team’s fixtures. Recently, Argentina and Venezuela played a historical friendly match at this venue, which also boasts of being the stadium where the farewell match of German legend Oliver Kahn was played.


2  Estadio Azteca (Mexico City, Mexico)
Capacity: 105,000

The Estadio Azteca has witnessed some golden moments in football since it was opened in 1966. It has been the center of world football for 3 major tournaments including the 1968 Summer Olympics and the FIFA World Cups in 1970 and 1986. In 1970, the ‘Game of the Century’ took place here, when Italy defeated West Germany in the semi-final. Maradona set the stage on fire in 1986 when he scored the historical ‘Hand of God’ and the ‘Goal of the Century’ in a quarterfinal match against England. Club America also plays its home games at this stadium.


3  Azadi Stadium (Tehran, Iran)
Capacity: 100,000

One of the most intimidating and inspiring stadiums to play in, the Azadi Stadium is home to the Iranian national football team and local clubs Persepolis FC and Esteghlal FC also call it their home. It hosted the 1974 Asian Games and is the largest stadium in the Middle East.


4 Camp Nou (Barcelona, Spain)
Capacity: 99,354

Perhaps one of the most famous sporting venues in the world, the Nou Camp is home to one of the greatest and most successful football clubs in the world, FC Barcelona. When packed with a capacity crowd, the atmosphere in the stadium is electric and spectators have watched world superstars like Johan Cruyff, Luis Figo, Lionel Messi in action here. The historic and glorious Manchester United side lifted the Champions League here in 1998-99 after a stunning turnaround in the dying moments.




5  Soccer City (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Capacity: 94,700

The main venue for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the Soccer City hosted the opening ceremony and the final, besides other group and knockout encounters. It underwent a major upgrade for the World Cup, and the new design resembles the African pot, hence it was nicknamed ‘The Cabalash’. It is regularly used by the national team for its international fixtures while it also plays host to the Kaizer Chiefs playing in national football league.


6  Wembley Stadium (London, England)
Capacity: 90,000

It has been christened as the Mecca of football for its association with history and location in the most popular football country in the world. Owned by the FA, it hosts England’s international fixtures and is also the venue for major domestic matches. The New Wembley was opened in 2007 after bringing down the old Wembley 4 yeurs earlier. Famous musicians and bands have performed at this stadium, which is also set to host the football finals of the 2012 Summer Olympics.


7  Gelora Bung Karno Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia)
Capacity: 88,306

One of the most unexpected names on the list, this stadium was built in 1962 and regularly hosts the matches of the Indonesian national team as well as other major domestic league and cup fixtures. It is also the home ground of Persija Jakarta, one of the most successful Indonesian football clubs. Its usage is similar to the Wembley and, hence, the inclusion.


8  Santiago Bernabéu (Madrid, Spain)
Capacity: 85,454

Another highly prestigious and famous football venue, it is the home ground of Real Madrid. It was named in honour of the former club chairman Santiago Bernabéu Yeste. It was inaugurated in 1947 has played host to 3 European Cup finals, one Champions League final and the 1964 European Nations Cup as well as the 1982 FIFA World Cup.


9  Estádio do Maracanã (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Capacity: 82,238

The biggest stadium in South America, the Maracana Stadium was constructed in 1950 for the FIFA World Cup. It still holds the attendance record for a football match, 199,854 set during the 1950 World Cup. It is slated to host the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, the 2014 World Cup, the 2015 Copa America and the 2016 Summer Olympics.


10 Signal Iduna Park (Dortmund, Germany)
Capacity: 80,552

Originally known as Westfalenstadion, this stadium is the home ground of German Budesliga side Borussia Dortmund. It is the largest stadium in the German top-flight and was opened in 1974, but has since undergone renovations from time to time, the largest of them being undertaken in 2006 at a cost of 200m Deutsche Mark. It hosted several matches of the 2006 FIFA World Cup held in Germany.

Top 10 Goalkeepers of 2011

1. Manuel Neuer   
Club        : Bayern Munich
Country  : Germany


2. IIker Casillas 
Club       : Real Madrid
Country : Spain 


3. Joe Hart
Club       : Man City
Country : England

4. Hugo Lloris
Club       :  Lyon
Country :  France


5. Vyacheslav Malafeev
Club       :  Zenit St Petersburg
Country :  Russia


6. Maarten_Stekelenburg
Club       :  Roma
Country :  Netherlands


7. Victor Valdes
Club       :  Barcelona
Country : Spain


8. Julio Cesar
Club       :  Inter Milan
Country :  Brazil


9. Gianluigi_Buffon
Club       :  Juventus
Country :  Italy


10.  Pepe Reina
Club       :  Liverpool
Country :  Spain

Top 10 Defenders of 2011

1. Nemanja Vidic  
Club        : Man United
Country  : Serbia


2. Thiago Silva
Club       : AC Milan
Country : Brazil 


3. Vincent Kompany 
Club       : Man City
Country : Belgium

4. Gerard Pique
Club       :  Barcelona
Country :  Spain


5. Yuto Nagatomo
Club       :  Inter Milan
Country :  Japan 


6. Philipp Lahm
Club       :  Bayern Munich
Country :  Germany


7. Mats Hummels
Club       :  Borussia Dortmund
Country : Germany


8. Phil Jones
Club       :  Man United
Country :  England


9. Nicolás Hernán Gonzalo Otamend
Club       :  F.C.Porto
Country :  Argentina


10. Sergio Ramos
Club       :  Real Madrid
Country :  Spain

Top 10 Strikers of 2011

1. Robin van Persie  
Club        : Arsenal
Country  : Holland


2. Lionel Messi
Club       : Barcelona
Country : Argentina 


3. Cristiano Ronaldo
Club       : Real Madrid
Country : Portugal

4. Mario Gomez
Club       :  Mayern Munich
Country :  Germany


5. Edinson Cavani
Club       :  Napoli
Country :  Uruguay 


6. Wayne Rooney
Club       :  Manchester United
Country :  England


7. Sergio Aguero 
Club       :  Manchester City
Country : Argentina


8. Zlatan Ibrahimovic 
Club       :  AC Milan
Country :  Sweden


9. David Villa  
Club       :  Barcelona
Country :  Spain


10. Diego Forlan 
Club       :   Inter Milan
Country :  Uruguay

Top 10 Midfielders of 2011

1. Xavi
Club        : Barcelona
Country  : Spain 

2. David Silva 
Club       : Manchester City
Country : Spain


3. Mario Gotze
Club       : Borussia Dortmund
Country : Germany

4. Gareth Bale
Club       :  Tottenham
Country :  Wales


5. Andrés Iniesta
Club       :  Barcelona
Country :  Spain


6. Marek Hamšík
Club       :  Napoli
Country : Slovakia


7. Kevin-Prince Boateng
Club       : Ac Milan
Country : Ghana (Player for Germany in under 21)


8. Mesut Ozil
Club       :  Real Madrid
Country :  Germany


9. Juan Mata
Club       :  Chelsea
Country :  Spain


10.Arjen Robben
Club       :  Bayern Muncih
Country :  Netherlands 

Most Popular Football Club of All Time

1.Real Madrid C.F.(Spain)

Real Madrid sprang into existence back in the year 1900 and was immediately established as one of the most talented football clubs in Spain. The team has done nothing but grow, and over the past 8 years they have attracted top players 


STADIUM: Santiago Bernabéu,


LEGENDS:  Gento,Emilio Butragueno, Raul Gonzalez Blanco,Alfredo Di Stefano


TITLES: La Liga: 31
Copa del Rey:  17       
Supercopa de Espana:  8
UEFA  Champions League: 9           
UEFA Europa League:  2          
UEFA Supercup: 1
Fifa Club World Cup:  3


CURRENT STARS:  Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Iker Casillas(C),Mesut Özil


**Real Madrid future looks very good because they have one of the best coach in the world.Jose Mourinho is ready to bring La Liga trophy back to Real Madrid but they will face big challenge from Barcelona, who is ready to repeat last year succes in La Liga.


2. A.C Milan (Italy)

AC Milan is one of the most succesful clubs in the world.
Italian giant have amazing history.Commonly Known as "Rossoneri".


STADIUM: San Siro, Milan


LEGENDS: Paolo Maldini, Franco Baresi, Gunnar Nordahl


TITLES: Serie A: 17              
Coppa Italia: 5                
Supercoppa Italiana: 5
UEFA Champions League: 7          
UEFA Cup Winners Cup: 2     
UEFA Super Cup: 5
FIFA Club World Cup: 4


CURRENT STARS: Alessandro Nesta, Alexandre Pato, Robinho ,Kevin-Prince Boateng


**AC Milan is in finance crisis and because of that they didn't win any trophies since 2007 when they won FIFA Club World Cup. Also, Milan should show trust towards young and talented players.


3. Manchester United F.C.

 Greatest clubs in England.It is amazing that since 1986 they have the same manager: Sir Alex Ferguson.

STATDIUM: Old Trafford


LEGENDS:  Bobby Charlton, George Best, Eric Cantona , Giggs


TITLES: Premier League: 18                
FA Cup: 11          
FA Community Shield: 18
UEFA Champions League: 3     
UEFA Cup WInners Cup: 1     
UEFA Supercup: 1
FIFA Club World Cup: 2


CURRENT STARS: Wayne Rooney, Vidic , Nani 


Manchester United have great chance to beat Liverpool in the race "who won the most premier league titles". They have great future ahead of them.


4.Liverpool

Liverpool is the most successful club in England. In 2005, Liverpool made one of the greatest victories in football history.Liverpool fans are really proud of their big club.


STADIUM : ANFIELD


LEGENDS: Ian Callaghan, Ian Rush, Alan Hansen


TITLES: Premier League: 18                  
FA Cup: 7                                        
FA  Community Shield:  15
UEFA Champions League: 5            
UEFA Europa League: 3              
UEFA Supercup: 3




CURRENT STARS: Steven Gerrard,Pepe Reina , Andy Carroll , Luis Suárez


Similar situation like in AC Milan. Finance problems are hurting Liverpool badly. They need new owners if they want to compete with the others in Premier League.


5. Bayern Munich

When the then Schwabinger Bayern first formed, spectators identified them on the field by looking for their straw hats. Today, the modern Bayern Munich is an independent football club followed by millions of fans from all over the globe.  Felix Magath, when he was president,  took control of the team in 2004 and implemented a strength, conditioning, and skills program that continues to take the team to league title games. The current president of the team is Uli Hoen. 


They don' have serious competition in Germany. Although, some teams surprise every two or three years. 




STADIUM: Allianz Arena


LEGENDS: Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Muller, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge


TITLES: Bundesliga: 22     
DFB-Pokal:  15    
DFB-Supercup: 4
UEFA Champions League: 4    
UEFA Europa League: 1     
European Cup Winners Cup: 1
FIFA Club World Cup: 2


CURRENT STARS: Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery, Ivica Olic , Lahm


Bayern Munich have amazing team and they will probably conquer Bundesliga once again this year without any problems.


6. AFC Ajax (Holland)

FC Ajax was founded back in 1900, making it one of the oldest clubs in Europe. After a rocky start in the early part of the century the tables turned and the club has since earned 29 league titles. The original stadium, “De Meer,” closed in 1996 and the club moved to Amsterdam ArenA where they continue to make football history.


They have the best youth academy in the world that produced a lot of great football players.


STADIUM: Amsterdam Arena


LEGENDS: Johan Cruyff, Dennis Bergkamp, Marco Van Basten


TITLES: Eredivisie: 29          
KNVB Cup: 18           
Johan Cruijff Shield:  7
UEFA Champions League: 4    
UEFA European League: 1    
UEFA Cup Winners Cup: 1
UEFA Supercup: 2              
FIFA Club World Cup: 2


CURRENT STARS: Maarten Stekelenburg, Siem de Jong


Ajax has a lot of plans for future and one is for sure to get back and be part of the Champions League.




7. Barcelona (Spain)

Symbol of Catalonia is right behind Real Madrid.Club with great history and great legends.

STADIUM: Camp Nou, Barcelona


LEGENDS: Migueli, Rivaldo, Cesar Rodriguez


TITLES: La Liga: 20           
Copa del Rey: 25          
Supercopa de Espana: 9
UEFA Champions League: 3          
UEFA Cup WInners Cup: 4      
UEFA Europa League: 4
UEFA Supercup: 3       
FIFA Club World Cup: 2


CURRENT STARS: Lionel Messi, Xavi, David villa , Iniesta


Barcelona has a bright future ahead of them. They just need to avoid injuries of key players and many more trophies should come easily.


8. F.C. Internazionale  (Italy) Inter, also great "giant" in football world that comes from city Milano.


STATDIUM: San Siro, Milan


LEGENDS: Giacinto Facchetti, Giuseppe Bergomi, Christian Vieri


TITLES: Serie A: 18       
Coppa Italia: 6           
Supercoppa Italiana: 5
UEFA Champions League: 3       
UEFA Europa League: 3    
FIFA Club World Cup: 2


CURRENT STARS:  Javier Zanetti, Wesley Sneijder, Samuel Eto'o


Currently, Inter is winning everything. Scandal in Italian football helped them a lot to achieve all this.


9. S.L. Benfica (Portuagal)

 Benfica is the most successful club in Portugal.The only real competition they get from Porto.

LEGENDS: Eusebio, Rui Costa, Zlatko Zahovic


STADIUM: Estádio da Luz , LISBON


TITLES: Portuguese Liga: 32      
Cup of Portugal: 24    
Portuguese Supercup: 4
        UEFA Champions League: 2      
UEFA Europa League: 1


CURRENT STARS: Nuno Gomes, Luisao, Javier Saviola


The most successful club in Portugal will have good future.


10. Juventus F.C. (Italy) Juventus is the most successful club in Italy.They have amazing record in winning Serie A titles.


STADIUM: Stadio Olimpico di Torino


LEGENDS: Dino Zoff, Michel Platini, Pavel Nedved ,


TITLES: Serie A: 27                
   Coppa Italia:  9               
Supercoppa Italiana: 4
        UEFA Champions League: 2         
UEFA Europa League: 3       
UEFA Cup Winners Cup: 1
        UEFA Supercup: 1         
FIFA Club World Cup: 2


CURRENT STARS: Alessandro Del Piero, Gianluigi Buffon, Giorgio Chiellini


Juventus is on the way to become the strongest team in Italy. After the scandal they are finally ready to take down Inter and take the crown.