The world's 20 richest clubs in 1998: Including Newcastle, Leeds, Rangers, Manchester United, Arsenal - and where they are now

By James Copley

Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT

Updated 17th May 2019, 13:51 GMT

We uncovered a list detailing the world's richest club's way back in 1998 - and there's some surprising inclusions including Newcastle United and Leeds United - but where do they rank now?

Scroll down and click through the pages to see the full list.

Newcastle United were doing well financially in 1998.

placeholder image — Newcastle United were doing well financially in 1998.

1998 worth: 87.9 million (now: 590 million)

placeholder image — 1998 worth: 87.9 million (now: 590 million)

1998 worth: 72.2 million (now: 665.2 million)

placeholder image — 1998 worth: 72.2 million (now: 665.2 million)

1998 worth: 65.2 million (now: 557.4 million)

placeholder image — 1998 worth: 65.2 million (now: 557.4 million)

Worth: 49.2 million

placeholder image — Worth: 49.2 million

Worth: 49.2 million (now: 178.5 million)

placeholder image — Worth: 49.2 million (now: 178.5 million)

1998 worth: 48.6 million (now: 611.6 million)

placeholder image — 1998 worth: 48.6 million (now: 611.6 million)

1998 worth: 48.6 million (184 million)

placeholder image — 1998 worth: 48.6 million (184 million)

1998 worth: 48.2 million (now 248.7 million)

placeholder image — 1998 worth: 48.2 million (now 248.7 million)

1998 worth: 47.5 million (now: 448 million)

placeholder image — 1998 worth: 47.5 million (now: 448 million)

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