Manchester City were the most watched team in the world during the 2023/24 campaign, new research has revealed.
Pep Guardiola’s side won a further three trophies last season, clinching a record-breaking fourth successive Premier League title, alongside maiden success in both the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.
Manchester City beat Arsenal to the Premier League trophy for a second consecutive campaign, securing their sixth league title in seven years in May by beating West Ham on the final day of the season at the Etihad Stadium.
The Sky Blues went on another stunning unbeaten streak to win their latest title, with Manchester City’s last league defeat coming against Aston Villa in early December 2023.
City, who also reached back-to-back FA Cup finals at Wembley Stadium last season, have won a total of 18 trophies under the management of Guardiola, although the Catalan has entered the final 12 months of his current contract at the Etihad.
Manchester City’s success last season came following the treble triumph during the 2022/23 season, when the Blues became the first side since 1999 to win the Premier League, UEFA Champions League and FA Cup.
The Manchester Evening News relay statistics from media research company Nielsen, who found that Guardiola’s side were the most watched football team globally during the 2023/24 season, with 694 million viewers during the previous campaign.
Manchester City have gained a huge following globally in recent years, and are braced to extend their viewership numbers during the 2024/25 season, amid the expanded Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup.
Guardiola’s side will play eight matches as part of the new-look Champions League Group Stage, with ties including clashes against Inter Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus and Sporting CP.
The Blues will be bidding to reach the last-16 stages by finishing in the top eight of the new 36-team league table system, with fixtures between September and January.
Manchester City will also be in the United States this summer to compete in a 32-team Club World Cup, following the expansion of the tournament for 2025.