Forbes’ top 10 richest sports teams 2014

1. Real Madrid

Value: $3.44 billion

For the second successive year, Forbes business magazine tagged European champions Real Madrid, where Cristiano Ronaldo plays, as the number one sports team with a value of $3.44 billion. (Image Credit: Reuters)

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2. Barcelona

Value: $3.2 billion

Barcelona, the home of Lionel Messi, Neymar and now the notorious Luis Suarez, are second in the chart with a current value of $3.2 billion. (Image Credit: AP)

3. Manchester United

Value: $2.81 billion

English giants Manchester United are ranked at three at $2.81 billion despite their miserable season. (Image Credit: AP)

4. New York Yankees

Value: $2.5 billion

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5. Dallas Cowboys

Value: $2.3 billion

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6. Los Angeles Dodgers

Value: $2.0 billion

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7. Bayern Munich

Value: $1.85 billion

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8. New England Patriots

Value: $1.8 billion

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9. Washington Redskins

Value: $1.7 billion

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10. New York Giants

Value: $1.55 billion

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