Man United gets $76.7 million for Champions League

Man United gets $76.7 million for Champions League

Published Aug. 16, 2011 1:50 p.m. ET

UEFA says Manchester United's $76.7 million share of Champions League prize money last season was the biggest, despite losing in the final.

Champions League winner Barcelona earned $73.5 million because broadcast deals that weigh into calculations were worth less in Spain than England.

UEFA says it distributed $1.09 billion among 32 clubs involved in the group stage.

Chelsea received $64.1 million, semifinalist Schalke made $57.3 million and Real Madrid's share was $56.6 million.

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