The 50 most valuable sports franchises according to Forbes

Forbes magazine annually updates its list of the 50 most valuable sports organizations around the world.  The list has importance for reasons of finance, as well as general interest among those who follow sports.  I think it is interesting to note that while the list changes due to currency fluctuations, Manchester United,  the New York Yankees, and the Dallas Cowboys are seemingly always at, or near the top of the list.  Click on the next button after opening the link below to see the list in order.  Having had several European clubs playing friendly matches in the US, it is interesting to see some of the visiting teams at the top of the list, including ManU with its no. 1 valuation.  While the list is dominated by the National Football league,  Real Madrid appears as #6, Barcelona #25, and Arsenal, Liverpool, AC Milan, Juventus and Chelsea also make the list.  It is also interesting to note that two racing teams (Ferrari and McClaren) also make the list.

http://www.forbes.com/2010/07/20/most-valuable-athletes-and-teams-business-sports-sportsmoney-fifty-fifty-teams_slide_2.html