Forbes has released the 2024 list of the World's Most Valuable Sports Empires and the top 25 have an aggregate enterprise value of $216 billion (£185bn). This is a stark 24 percent increase from the previous year.
The owners of both Manchester United and Manchester City feature in this eye-watering list. City Football Group, who also own New York City FC and Melbourne City FC have a current valuation of $6.85 billion (£5.88bn), up 15 percent in a year. However, the Glazer Family are significantly in front, valued at $8.02 billion (£6.89bn) — up seven percent — with their portfolio including United and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Take a look below at the richest sports empires in the world and see where both United and City's owners rank compared to their close Premier League rivals and other global names.