January 22, 2026
World
World
TOKYO, Jan 22 — Japan has halted the restart of the world’s largest nuclear power plant just hours after it began, though the reactor remains “stable,” the operator said.
LONDON, Jan 22 — Real Madrid remain at the top of football’s wealth rankings, while Liverpool have surpassed their English rivals to become the richest club in England for the first time, according to Deloitte’s Money League report released Thursday.
The Spanish giants generated nearly €1.2 billion (RM4.7 billion) in revenue during the 2024/25 season, despite failing to secure a major trophy. The ongoing redevelopment of Santiago Bernabeu into a multi-purpose venue has proved lucrative, with €594 million in commercial revenue alone enough to place Madrid among the top 10 clubs.
Barcelona returned to second place (€975 million), even after playing the entire season away from the Camp Nou due to ongoing renovations. Bayern Munich ranked third (€861 million), narrowly ahead of Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain.
Premier League clubs dominated the rest of the top 10, with Liverpool leading the English contingent for the first time. Revenue for the Reds reached €836 million, boosted by Anfield’s expansion, a return to the Champions League, and a Premier League title.
Manchester City fell from second to sixth following an early Champions League exit and a third-place league finish, while Manchester United slipped behind Arsenal to eighth after failing to qualify for the Champions League and finishing 15th in the Premier League.
Overall, Europe’s 20 highest-earning clubs saw revenues rise 11 per cent to €12.4 billion. Tim Bridge, Deloitte Sports Business Group lead partner, noted that top clubs are increasingly focusing on commercial revenue and leveraging stadium assets to diversify income, including on-site breweries, hotels, and restaurants, creating year-round entertainment venues.
The first 32-team Club World Cup also contributed to Bayern’s rise into the top three, while Benfica, ranked 19th, became the first club outside Europe’s “big five” leagues to feature in four years.
In women’s football, Arsenal became the highest-earning club for the first time after winning the Champions League, generating €25.6 million in revenue, narrowly ahead of Chelsea and Barcelona. — AFP
