Forbes has released its list of the World’s Most Valuable Sports Empires for 2024 and Leeds United fans will be delighted to see their new majority owners included in the ranks. Following the 49ers Enterprises takeover, the future is looking bright for the Whites, who are currently pushing for promotion back into the Premier League, as well as this season's Championship title.
With a net worth valuation of $7.21 billion (£5.69 billion), take a look below at where Leeds' owners rank in this 25-strong list compared to the likes of the City Football Group, Glazer Family and Fenway Sports Group. Look through the gallery below for more info.
7. Haslam Sports Group — $6.4 billion / £5.05 billion
Cleveland Browns, Columbus Crew, Milwaukee Bucks
8. Steve Ballmer — $6.65 billion / £5.25 billion
LA Clippers, Intuit Dome, Kia Forum
9. City Football Group — $6.85 billion / £5.4 billion
Manchester City, New York City FC, Esporte Clube Bahia, Melbourne City FC
10. Stephen Ross — $6.91 billion / £5.45 billion
Miami Dolphins, F1 Miami Grand Prix, Relevent Sports Group
11. AEG — $7.2 billion / £5.68 billion
LA Kings, Crypto.com Arena, LA Galaxy, Eisbaren Berlin, O2 Arena, AXS, Ontario Reign, AEG Rugby, ASM Global, Hammerby IF, Mercedes-Benz Arena, Sapphire Sports, Immortals, Cincinnati Cyclones, Djurgarden
12. 49ers Enterprises — $7.21 billion / £5.69 billion
San Francisco 49ers, Leeds United, Aurum Partners, Elevate Sports Ventures