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Real Madrid the most valuable club in the world – first to cross €6 billion valuation
Real Madrid are almost synonymous with football, and it is clear that their brand is the biggest there is in the sport.
The allure of playing for the Merengues is simply unparalleled and the aura they hold among fans is something special.
A combination of all these factors makes it a highly marketable club whose economic return is massive.
The Merengues have been the most valuable club in the world for a while now, but that does not stop them from further improving their situation in the slightest. AS bring to light the latest update on Real Madrid’s economic situation.
Growing to new heights
As relayed by the Spanish outlet, Real Madrid are again the most valuable club in the world according to the Annual Football Benchmark with a valuation of over €6 billion.
The report also furthers that Los Blancos are now the first club in history to cross the €6 billion mark as they have now hit €6.278 billion as per the latest figures.
The increase from last year is a staggering 23% for Los Blancos, something that is massive when put into perspective of Manchester City and Manchester United who grew by three and four percent respectively and are second and third respectively.
Real Madrid’s promising growth is down to a plethora of factors, the biggest being the renovated Santiago Bernabeu stadium which has practically doubled the income on match days for the club. The club made over €1 billion in operating revenue.
With bigger names and a better squad this time around, Real Madrid will look to do justice next season and progress deep, winning all competitions they step into.
Before that, however, they are focused on becoming the first club to win the FIFA Club World Cup.
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Real Madrid dressing room heavyweight raises concern over Vinicius: “We have to make him happy again”
One of the major sagas of the summer transfer window was the contract renewal involving Vinicius Junior.
Real Madrid and Vinicius had been in talks over a new deal for a significant period, and there were stages when it felt like an agreement might not be reached.
However, in the end, the film had a happy ending, with the 26-year-old putting pen to paper on a new deal at the club.
Despite the new deal, there are some concerns over Vinicius that have now reached the dressing room.
As quoted by Diario AS, an unnamed dressing-room heavyweight approached Mourinho after the game and expressed worry about the treatment Vinicius is receiving from a section of the Bernabeu crowd.
“Worried about Vini
The concern came after Vinicius was heavily whistled when he was substituted late in the Inter match, despite producing one of his stronger collective performances of the season.
“Boss, I am worried about Vini,” the senior player told Mourinho.
“After everything he has done for Madrid over the years, the way part of the fans have treated him is not normal. We have to make him happy again.”
This is no longer only about outside criticism or Mourinho publicly defending one of his forwards. The dressing room itself has recognised that Vinicius may need support.
Mourinho still sees Vinicius as untouchable
Despite how the crowd have been treating the 26-year-old, within the club, there is no doubt about what Vinicius brings to the table.
Mourinho sees him as one of the first names on the team sheet and an untouchable player in his plans for the club.
To his credit, the Brazilian has shown far greater defensive commitment and a willingness to sacrifice himself for the sake of his team.
This has undoubtedly led Mourinho to appreciate the effort, and the manager is determined to help Vinicius return to his best level.
Madrid need to protect one of their key players
That approach makes sense.
Vinicius has spent years carrying enormous attacking responsibility at Madrid. A difficult spell should not suddenly erase what he has already shown he can provide.
If Mourinho, the president and the dressing room are all united behind Vinicius, that support could be decisive.
It is high time the Bernabeu crowd also got behind their talisman and gave him the support he deserves.
The Brazilian will also have to become more consistent with his performances, and it remains to be seen how Mourinho addresses this situation.
