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.
19. The Kraft Group — $9.13 billion / £7.2 billion
New England Patriots, New England Revolution, Patriot Place, Kraft Analytics Group, TKO Holdings, DraftKings, Oxygen Esports | Getty Images
20. Madison Square Garden Sports — $10.25 billion / £8.09 billion
New York Knicks, New York Rangers, Hartford Wolf Pack, NRG | Getty Images
21. Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment — $11.86 billion / £9.36 billion
Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Commanders, New Jersey Devils, Joe Gibbs Racing, Youth Sports, HBSE Ventures, Utica Comets, Crystal Palace, Elevate Sports Ventures, New Meta Entertainment | Getty Images
22. Jerry Jones — $12.8 billion / £10.10 billion
Dallas Cowboys, The Star, GameSquare Esports | Getty Images
23. Fenway Sports Group — $12.96 billion / £10.22 billion
Liverpool FC, Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Penguins, NESN, Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing, Fenway Sports Management | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
24. Kroenke Sports & Entertainment — $15.59 billion / £12.30 billion
Los Angeles Rams, Denver Nuggets, Arsenal FC, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids, Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Colorado Mammoth | Arsenal FC via Getty Images