Man United toppled by Yankees as world's most valuable sports brand

By Sportsmail Reporter

Manchester United are no longer the most valuable sports team in the world after being leapfrogged by baseball giants the New York Yankees.

The Premier League champions have fallen to second in the list which is compiled by well-respected American business magazine Forbes.

We're not winning anymore: United have been leapfrogged by the Yankees

The Old Trafford club, who have a brand value of £175million, had topped the table for the last four years. But the increasing strength of the US dollar against the pound sees the Yankees take their place.

Despite enduring their worst start to a domestic campaign in more than half-a-century, Arsenal are the only other British team to feature in the top ten.

All smiles: The Yankees have an estimated brand value of £221m

With a brand value of £103m the Gunners are eighth in the rankings.

Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Barcelona and AC Milan are the other football teams to feature.

The Forbes top ten: