Over 80 % of the Premier League clubs ' revenue increase in 2012 - 13 was spent on football . Total European football market grew to a record $ 28.65 billion . The Premier League clubs had the highest revenue . So with revenue going into players ' pockets almost as soon as it arrives at the banks of English top-flight teams , aggregate operating profit fell by £2 million to £82 million ( $ 137 million ) -- Germany 's Bundesliga was Europe 's most profitable league .
Over 80 % of the Premier League clubs ' revenue increase in 2012 - 13 was spent on football . Total European football market grew to a record $ 28.65 billion . The Premier League clubs had the highest revenue . Germany 's Bundesliga was Europe 's most profitable league .