These are the Soccer Clubs Listed on the Stock Exchange
With the recent news that Mexico's Club América will become the first Mexican team in history to be listed on the stock exchange, there is curiosity about how common this practice is.
Surprisingly, several clubs worldwide are publicly listed on the stock exchange, as this method has often strengthened the financial standing of these teams.
Which are the most notable clubs listed on the stock exchange?
Manchester United (England)
While there may be debates about the biggest team in England, there's no dispute about who has the strongest brand—the Red Devils. Owned by the Glazer brothers (who are Americans), Manchester United is listed on the Wall Street stock exchange.
Juventus (Italy)
"La Vecchia Signora," the most successful team in Serie A and one of Italy's most important clubs, has been open to the public stock exchange for over 20 years.
Borussia Dortmund (Germany)
The Germans are the only club in their country listed on the public stock exchange. Their motivation for adopting this approach is to keep up with their arch-rivals, Bayern Munich, and Dortmund has thus built a solid economic foundation.
Galatasaray and Fenerbahce (Turkey)
In Turkey, it is common for football clubs to be listed on the stock exchange, with Galatasaray and Fenerbahce being the most prominent, possibly the two biggest teams in the Süper Lig.
Other clubs listed on the stock exchange
Apart from these, several other teams are on the stock exchange, including Tottenham Hotspur, Olympique de Lyon, Lazio, Celtic from Scotland, Porto, and now, the aforementioned Club América.
