Their operating income (profit) was $25 million, which is dramatically low compared to other franchise's that are ranked around the same value.
Forbes have released their list of the top 50 most valuable sporting teams in the world, which sees Manchester United tumble down from last year's ranking. In second are Major League Baseball team the New York Yankees, worth $4.6 billion, while Los Blancos are worth $4.24 billion and Barca on $4.02 billion.
It's the fourth consecutive year that the National Football League outfit has topped the rankings, this year fending off competition from teams from the worlds of baseball, basketball and European soccer. The team's popularity helps owner Jerry Jones bring in an estimated $340 million in sponsorship and seating revenue at AT&T Stadium, which is twice as much as any other team, Forbes noted.
La Liga sides Real Madrid and Barcelona round out the top four, with Real Madrid valued at $A6 billion and Barcelona at $A5.7 billion.
The Red Devils were initially second on the list in 2018 list with Real Madrid third and Barca fourth. This is due to rocketing broadcast contracts that can not be compared to with other sports.
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But they said Washington's move was another shot across the bow to demonstrate the Trump administration's stance on Iran. Others had been enticed by offers of cash, lucrative jobs and medical products and companies, he acknowledged.
If both Spanish sides want to retain their sport in Forbes' top 50 list for next year, they will undoubtedly need to improve their efforts in continental competitions.
A total of 26 NFL teams, 9 MLB teams, 8 soccer club, and 7 NBA teams cracking the list.
No teams from the NHL, Nascar, MLS or Formula One cracked the Top 50.
Dallas is worth $5 billion, up from $4.8 billion from a year ago.
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