Spanish giants leave United in the shade

Manchester United are falling behind Barcelona and Real Madrid in the ‘Money League’ of the world’s richest clubs, according to a new report.

The report by analysts Deloitte says although United’s revenues continue to grow, they have not kept pace with the Spanish giants, who have the advantage of being able to negotiate their TV rights deals individually.

United’s failure to qualify for the group stage of the Champions League this season will see the gap widen further next year, say Deloitte.