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Dallas Cowboys are worth $4billion (£2.59bn) according to Forbes
Forbes have released new value of NFL teams following opening fixtures
The Cowboys have overtaken La Liga giants Real Madrid to claim top spot
Manchester United remain in fifth, while Barcelona are fourth

By Anthony Hay for MailOnline

Published: 13:02 EST, 14 September 2015 | Updated: 16:54 EST, 14 September 2015

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NFL outfit Dallas Cowboys have overtaken Real Madrid to become the world's most valuable sports team.

The Cowboys, owned by American businessman Jerry Jones, are said to be worth in region of $4billion (£2.59bn).

Despite not making it into the Super Bowl since their last appearance in 1995, Jones' side remain out in front of their rivals when it comes to their value, according to statistics produced by Forbes.

Dallas Cowboys are the world's most valuable sports team according to a new study by Forbes

The AT&T Stadium in Texas plays host to some of the biggest sporting and music events in America

Real Madrid are the most valuable sports team - ahead of rivals Barcelona and Manchester United

MOST VALUABLE SPORTS TEAMS

1. Dallas Cowboys (American football) - £2.59bn

2. Real Madrid (Football) £2.11bn

3 - New England Patriots (American football) - £2.07bn

3 - New York Yankees (Baseball) - £2.07bn

4. Barcelona (Football) - £2.05bn

5. Manchester United (Football) - £2.01bn

6. Washington Redskins (American football) - £1.85bn

7. New York Giants (American football) - £1.82bn

8. San Francisco 49ers (American football) - £1.79bn

9 - Los Angeles Lakers (Basketball) - £1.69bn

9 - New York Jets (American football) - £1.69bn

10 - New York Knicks (Basketball) - £1.62bn

10 - Houston Texans (American football) - £1.62bn

In fact, the Cowboys have held that title of the most valuable NFL side for the last nine years thanks to their impressive revenue figures and the AT&T Stadium.

The 85,000-seater stadium has played host to events other than NFL during the past few years - with the venue hosting the NBA All-Star Weekend, College Football, football games and high-profile music concerts.

Real Madrid were above the Cowboys in July, however the La Liga giants have been knocked off of top spot.

New England Patriots follow shortly behind Real Madrid in third spot as they are the second most valuable NFL team.

Manchester United are the most valuable Premier League club but are still chasing Real Madrid

New York Knicks, who have Carmelo Anthony on their roster, remain one of the NBA's most valuable teams

The Patriots, who have the likes of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski on their roster, are the current Super Bowl champions following their 28-24 win over Seattle Seahawks.

New York Yankees continue to lead the way in baseball as they remain hugely successful both on and off the field.

Barcelona and Manchester United are valued at £2.05bn and £2.01bn respectively but remain behind rivals Real Madrid.

Washington Redskins are in sixth spot despite the demand for tickets at the FedEx field continuing to go on a downward spiral.

NFL's New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers are in seventh and eighth, while NBA franchise Los Angeles Lakers and American football team New York Jets share ninth spot.

New York Knicks and Houston Texans make up the top 10 of the world's most valuable sports teams.