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Barcelona has the highest-per-player payroll of any sports team in the world, according to a survey published in ESPN Magazine. The story appeared in the MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL. Five of the top ten teams were European soccer clubs.
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Rank Team League Average Annual Salary Per Player
1. Barcelona................... $7,910,737
2. Real Madrid La Liga.......$7,356,632
3. N.Y. Yankees..............$6,756,301
4. L.A. Lakers.................$6,540,690
5. Orlando Magic........... $6,367,114
6. Chelsea.................... $6,020,741
7. Inter Milan Serie A...... $5,999,643
8. Boston Red Sox MLB...$5,991,203
9. Denver Nuggets NBA...$5,990,174
10. Manchester City EPL... $5,863,585
35. Milwaukee Bucks NBA...$4,346,469
73. Milwaukee Brewers MLB.$2,849,911
90. Green Bay Packers NFL..$2,592,050
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/120302564.html
Rank Team League Average Annual Salary Per Player
1. Barcelona................... $7,910,737
2. Real Madrid La Liga.......$7,356,632
3. N.Y. Yankees..............$6,756,301
4. L.A. Lakers.................$6,540,690
5. Orlando Magic........... $6,367,114
6. Chelsea.................... $6,020,741
7. Inter Milan Serie A...... $5,999,643
8. Boston Red Sox MLB...$5,991,203
9. Denver Nuggets NBA...$5,990,174
10. Manchester City EPL... $5,863,585
35. Milwaukee Bucks NBA...$4,346,469
73. Milwaukee Brewers MLB.$2,849,911
90. Green Bay Packers NFL..$2,592,050