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Spanish clubs top Forbes football rich list

Post author:Alaa Shamali
Post published:29 May 2026
Post last modified:8 June 2026

Spanish clubs have dominated the global football economy. Real Madrid are ranked the world’s most valuable club in 2026 and Barcelona is second, according to Forbes. Their latest ranking of the most valuable football clubs exposes the growing gap between Spain’s elite clubs and the rest of Europe. Meanwhile, the Premier League has more clubs in the rankings. Spanish clubs at the top Real Madrid remain top of the rankings for a fifth consecutive year, valued at around $9.5bn with revenues of $1.265bn. They are the first club in history to surpass $1.2bn annually. Much of that growth is credited to…

Forbes ranks Ronaldo, Messi, and Benzema among sports top earners in 2026

Post author:Alaa Shamali
Post published:27 May 2026
Post last modified:8 June 2026

The world’s top-earning sportsmen are making billions, according to Forbes’ annual list of the world’s highest-paid athletes. Their earnings reflect ballooning sponsorship deals, investments, and commercial rights. Mega contracts, lucrative brand deals, and sponsors Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo topped the list with a total income of $300 million, driven by a mega contract with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr and lucrative endorsement deals. Lionel Messi came in fifth globally with $140 million, maintaining his position among sport’s highest-paid athletes. He also retains a strong commercial profile off the pitch. The report confirmed that the total income of the top ten athletes…