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Among Wealthy, Manchester United Beats Out Yankees, Redskins

Thursday, March 4, 2004; Page D02


Manchester United is the world's richest sports franchise, beating out the New York Yankees.


Figures released yesterday by sports business group Deloitte & Touche showed Manchester United had revenues of $289 million for the 2002-03 season. The Yankees were second with $280 million.

The Washington Redskins are the second-richest sports franchise in the United States, with an income of $227.3 million, according to Deloitte & Touche, good enough for fifth on the world list.

United, the English Premier League champion, is by far the world's richest soccer club. Italian champion Juventus was second with revenues of $251 million.