Real Madrid named top club

Real Madrid were the top football club in 2002, according to rankings released by the International Federation for Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) on Wednesday.

The Spanish giants amassed a total of 312 points, followed by England's Manchester United on 306 points and Arsenal on 289 points.

IFFHS world club rankings for 2002:

1. Real Madrid 312 Points
2. Manchester United 306
3. Arsenal 289
4. Barcelona 269
5. AC Milan 264
6. Juventus 261
7. Inter Milan 250
8. Bayer Leverkusen 245
9. Deportivo La Coruna 240
10. Bayern Munich 236