For many years, different businessmen have realized the economic potential of getting involved in the world of sports, be it as promoters, team owners, the media, among other branches closely linked to the excitement it generates for fans.
The growth has been such that a single person or a company can own more than one company or team, and thus consolidate an economic empire due to the income generated from its different fronts.
For this reason, from Forbes magazine, a summary has been made with the 10 businessmen with the greatest fortune generated thanks to the teams they own, be it from one or several sports. Interestingly, a large part of the list is made up of people of American origin, with a long tradition and sports culture.
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The biggest empires in sports in 2023
1.- Liberty Media, owned by John Malone – 20.8 billion dollars. Assets they own: Formula One and Atlanta Braves (MLB).
2.- Kroenke S&E, owned by Stan Kroenke – 12.8 billion dollars. Assets they own: Arsenal (Premier League), Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Denver Nuggets (NBA) and Los Angeles Rams (NFL).
3.- Jerry Jones – 11.3 billion dollars. Assets they own: Dallas Cowboys (NFL), ‘Legends Hospitality’ (service provider), ‘The Star’ (sports complex) and ‘Gamesquare Sports’ (eSports company).
4.- Fenway Sports Group, chaired by John Henry – 10.4 billion dollars. Assets they own: Liverpool (Premier League), Boston Red Sox (MLB), Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL), Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing (NASCAR), Fenway Sports Management (sports agency).
5.- Madison Square Garden Sports, owned by James Dolan and David Hopkinson – 9.17 billion dollars. Assets they own: New York Knicks (NBA), New York Rangers (NHL) Counter Logic Gaming (eSports) and Hartford Wolf Pack (Stadium).
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6.- The Kraft Group, owned by Robert Kraft – 7.94 billion dollars. Assets they own: New England Patriots (NFL), New England Revolution (MLS), UFC Investor, Draftkings, eSports, etc.
7.- Yankee Global Enterprises, owned by Hal Steinbrenner – 7.64 billion dollars. Assets they own: New York Yankees (MLB), part of New York City FC (MLS) and part of AC Milan (Series A).
8.- Glazer Family – 7.53 billion dollars. Assets they own: Manchester United (Premier League) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL).
9.- Paul G. Allen Trust, owned by Jody Allen – 7.41 billion dollars. Assets they own: Seattle Seahawks (NFL), Portland Trailblazers (NBA) and Seattle Sounders (MLS).
10. Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, chaired by Cynthia Devine – $6.42 billion. Assets they own: Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (American football in Canada) and Toronto Marlies (hockey in Canada).
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