SUMMARY
- UEFA released a financial report that reviewed the 24 billion euros economy of some of the biggest clubs in Europe.
- The report states the revenue generated from merchandise of clubs.
FC Barcelona has been facing issues on and off the field since the COVID-19 pandemic. The Spanish club has been under immense financial pressure in the past few years, which has affected its on-field performances and transfer activity. However, these struggles have not stopped the fan base of the Spanish club from showing their passion for the club.
UEFA released a financial report on February 15 that reviewed the 24 billion euros ($25.99 billion) economy of some of the biggest clubs in Europe. The report revealed revenue details about clubs, which has the highest earnings in Europe from jersey sales and merchandising. The report revealed some positive news for the fan base of FC Barcelona.
FC Barcelona has the highest earnings in Europe from jersey sales and merchandising
The report revealed that FC Barcelona had the highest revenue in Europe from jersey sales and merchandising. The Spanish club earned 179 million euros ($194 million) in 2023 from its fan base around the world. Real Madrid was second on the list, followed by Bayern Munich in third.
🚨🚨| According to the UEFA Financial Report, the clubs with the highest earnings in Europe from jersey sales and merchandising.
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— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) February 20, 2024
Barcelona’s financial struggles in the last few seasons have been well documented. Their financial situation was the biggest reason they lost Lionel Messi in 2021 as a free agent after being not able to renew the legendary number 10 for a new contract. Among all this negative voice surrounding the club, it is surprising to see the fans of the Spanish club supporting them in such an incredible fashion.
These figures will surely help the club in the upcoming seasons. FC Barcelona has a dedicated fan base around the world who are willing to back the club with their wallet even in difficult times. It is up to the management of Joan Laporta to repay their loyal fan base with an attractive project in the coming season.
FC Barcelona recorded the third-largest revenue in Europe
The revenue figures from jersey sales and merchandising helped Barcelona to finish among the top teams in Europe in terms of revenue. They finished third overall in Europe with a total revenue of 815 million euros ($883 million). They were behind Real Madrid, who finished first with 841 million euros ($911 million), and Manchester City, who finished second with 836 million euros ($905 million).
🏟️ Highest revenue from stadium by European clubs in 2023 (UEFA report):
🥇 FC Barcelona – €190m
🥈 PSG – €153m
🥉 Tottenham – €135m
4️⃣ Real Madrid – €134m
5️⃣ Man Utd – €128m[@mundodeportivo]pic.twitter.com/kv7pY9R1ST
— Barça Hub (@_BarcaHub) February 15, 2024
Surprisingly, Manchester City finished in the top three in terms of revenue even after finishing 11th in the earning rankings from jersey sales and merchandising. The data is indicative that Manchester City’s fan base isn’t the strongest force in their revenue, while FC Barcelona has the strongest fan base in European clubs.