“Also, I’m Buying Manchester United Ur Welcome”: Elon Musk

Elon Musk, the current richest man in the world, has a total net worth of $270.1 billion.

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On Wednesday, he jokingly said he is buying the most expensive team in the English Premier League, Manchester United.

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The Red Devils are presently at the bottom of the league.

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According to the 2021 Forbes List, the Glazer family owns Manchester United, which is valued at $4.2 billion.

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Musk stated that he was merely joking after this news went viral on social media, claiming that this was an old Twitter joke.

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If Musk so desires, and of course, if the Glazers are willing to sell, he may purchase Manchester United in the blink of an eye.

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Currently, the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL (National Football League) are the world’s most valuable team at $5.7 billion.

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FC Barcelona is the most valued football team currently at $4.8 billion.

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Speaking about the Indian Premier League, Musk, who is still the richest man in the world, won't have any trouble buying all the teams.

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