Manchester United have been named the richest club in world sport. Forbes rates United 19 per cent richer than second-place Real Madrid. Four of the top ten sports teams come from football.

Interestingly, Arsenal make the top ten ahead of European champions Chelsea.

The List:

#1 Manchester United ($2.23 billion)

#2 Real Madrid ($1.88 billion)

#3 New York Yankees ($1.85 billion)

#3 Dallas Cowboys ($1.85 billion)

#5 Washington Redskins ($1.56 billion)

#6 Los Angeles Dodgers ($1.4 billion)

#6 New England Patriots ($1.4 billion)

#8 Barcelona ($1.31 billion)

#9 New York Giants ($1.3 billion)

#10 Arsenal ($1.29 billion)