• kersploosh@sh.itjust.works
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    2 days ago

    I wonder how the valuation is calculated. I assume there is some estimated “brand value” on top of each team’s hard assets.

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      I’m pretty sure all the data comes from Forbes, but it’s crazy that they didn’t cite that.

      You can see a lot of the data on their website, including things like operating income and revenue per fan. Here’s the Cowboys, for example.

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      2 days ago

      The Dallas Cowboys’ operating income was $629 million this past year. Real Madrid’s operating income was $125 million.

      If it was just by income, the Cowboys are actually worth five times more than Real Madrid.

      Madrid, Dallas; both from Forbes, who makes these valuations.

      I want to add that I don’t get it either. lol the Cowboys?!

  • thomas_h_bombadil@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    Why are MLS clubs excluded? According to Wikipedia the most valuable MLS club (Los Angeles FC) is worth $1.25 billion. Edit: I’m an idiot.