F a n b a s e & M E R C H A N D I S E
Do manchester united have a global presence?
Manchester United are a big european power. Attracting much attention from all around the world, they sit on one of the biggest global companies in the world. With one of the largest fanbases in the world, Manchester United claim to have the biggest global presence of any english club. With Manchester United fans spread over all the continents, with concentrated fanbases in Asia, they demonstrate a higher global presence than most companies in other departments.
Manchester United
Manchester United have a growing interesting from all over the globe. There fanbase, presumed as the biggest in the world, spreads from all continents. This adds to their merchandise sales, which generates the most money to rid of their debt (£300 million).
Last year, in May 2012, Manchester United hit a stepping stone in their world presence. In the past 5 years, the amount of Red Devils fans doubled. Now reaching 659 million fans, according to several surveys, they boast the largest fanbase.
However, despite several surveys stating the Red Devil fanbase to be around 659 million, other surveys conducted say that only half that number pay for United merchandise. This limits their income from merchandise.