Manchester United secures top spot for TV revenue
1 Sep, 09 | England | Television
Tags: Premier-League | Manchester-United |
The latest series of figures places English Manchester United at the top of the Premier League’s television rights list, with the club securing close to US 51.5 million last season.
The broadcast revenues represent GBP 1.75 million more than the club expected to bring in and GBP 1.4 million more than Liverpool, as noted by The Telegraph.
The total forms approximately 20 percent of United’s turnover, creating a record-breaking number for the club.
The Premier League issued slightly more than GBP 1 billion for the first time last season, shelling out GBP 790 million to the top 20 clubs.
Domestic income provided a near GBP 14 million to each Premier League club, while overseas revenue was split into increments of GBP 9.6 million.
Manchester United enjoyed GBP 15 million by finishing in first place, earning an additional GBP 13 million through live features.
Not surprisingly, broadcasting interest remains focused on the largest clubs, with Bolton, Fulham, Hull, Middlesbrough, Portsmouth, Stoke, Sunderland and Wigan securing only the guaranteed GBP 6 million minimum facility fee.
The Premier League offered GBP 70 million worth of parachute payments to Championship clubs, while an extra GBP 136 million was dispersed throughout the game.
Source: euFootball.BIZ
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