Manchester United sale: Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Sheikh Jassim and what we’re hearing
1 year, 10 months ago

Manchester United sale: Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Sheikh Jassim and what we’re hearing

New York Times  

It is 176 days into the Glazer family’s proposed, protracted sale of Manchester United and there might finally be light at the end of the tunnel. Given neither Ratcliffe nor Sheikh Jassim, the two parties interested in gaining control of United, had heard back officially over their third bids, lodged on April 28, the reason for the offer tabled on Tuesday could lie in back-channel dialogue and the Qataris fearing they were going to miss out without making one final attempt. Jim Ratcliffe at Old Trafford in March The sense things had up to that point been heading in the direction of the 70-year-old from Failsworth, some four miles north east of Manchester city centre, comes from financiers who have spoken recently to counterparts at Raine, the merchant bank handling the search for “strategic alternatives”, and is strengthened by a mystique around Sheikh Jassim. Those speaking on behalf of Sheikh Jassim initially claimed a revised offer had been made, but then said this was withdrawn after Raine communicated a request by Ratcliffe’s team for more time. Any anticipated raise from Sheikh Jassim did not materialise, while reports surfaced of Ratcliffe proposing a deal that would see him gain a majority of slightly more than 50 per cent and allow Joel and Avram Glazer to stay on as minority shareholders.

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Premier League 2024-25: Jim Ratcliffe says he would walk away from Manchester United if abuse reaches Glazer level
1 week, 4 days ago

Premier League 2024-25: Jim Ratcliffe says he would walk away from Manchester United if abuse reaches Glazer level

The Hindu  

Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe said he would walk away from the club should the abuse he has received reach the same level endured by the Glazer family. Protests against the Americans are commonplace at Old Trafford and Ratcliffe said he had barely seen the Glazers since buying a 29 per cent stake in United for a reported £1.3 billion. …

Man United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe slams underperforming stars as 'not good enough' and 'overpaid'
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Man United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe slams underperforming stars as 'not good enough' and 'overpaid'

Firstpost  

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has delivered a harsh verdict on some of the club’s players, calling them ’not good enough’ and ‘probably overpaid’. Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has strongly criticized some of the club’s players, labeling them as “not good enough” and “probably overpaid”. “For Sancho, who now plays for Chelsea and we pay half his …

Some Manchester United players not 'good enough', some 'overpaid': Jim Ratcliffe
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Some Manchester United players not 'good enough', some 'overpaid': Jim Ratcliffe

India Today  

Manchester United co-club owner Jim Ratcliffe said on Monday, March 10 that some of the players at the club are not 'good enough' and some are 'overpaid.' "Some players are not good enough and some probably are overpaid, but for us to mould the squad that we are fully responsible for, and accountable for, will take time." 'Amorim is doing …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe insists Manchester United could have gone BUST by Christmas had he not embarked on brutal cuts as co-owner takes aim at six 'overpaid' players in series of interviews
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe insists Manchester United could have gone BUST by Christmas had he not embarked on brutal cuts as co-owner takes aim at six 'overpaid' players in series of interviews

Daily Mail  

Sir Jim Ratcliffe named the stars who are costing Manchester United millions as he laid bare the chronic overspending that has dragged the club to the brink of oblivion. Ratcliffe revealed that United still owe money on Jadon Sancho, Casemiro, Antony, Rasmus Hojlund, Lisandro Martinez and Andre Onana, admitting that some of them are 'overpaid' or not good enough to …

Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe’s first year at Man United has not gone to plan
1 month, 1 week ago

Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe’s first year at Man United has not gone to plan

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — It’s been a year since one of Britain’s richest men bought into its most famous soccer team and vowed to bring the good times back. Amorim said: “I have a lot of problems, my job is so hard, but I am here to continue my job to the next week with my beliefs.” Major overhaul He was …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe holds 'robust' talks with Manchester United fans over ticket prices after the Ineos chief warned of the need to raise funds amid the club's financial issues
1 month, 1 week ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe holds 'robust' talks with Manchester United fans over ticket prices after the Ineos chief warned of the need to raise funds amid the club's financial issues

Daily Mail  

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has held robust talks with Manchester United fans over ticket prices after the billionaire warned of the need to raise funds during a meeting at Carrington on Thursday. United's financial issues have led to Ratcliffe and Ineos axing 250 jobs at the club and Mail Sport reported last week that another 100-plus staff are set to be …

Man United fan group SLAMS Sir Jim Ratcliffe as they insist the billionaire's cost-cutting measures are an 'affront on the working-class foundations' the club was built on
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Man United fan group SLAMS Sir Jim Ratcliffe as they insist the billionaire's cost-cutting measures are an 'affront on the working-class foundations' the club was built on

Daily Mail  

LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off! New formation, some new faces, but the optimism has gone at Old Trafford Since his takeover, Ratcliffe has embarked on a series of cost-cutting measures Manchester United fan group The 1958 has hit out at owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe A Manchester United supporters group has released a statement offering a scathing assessment of Sir …

Man United's 'Scrooge' co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'cancels £40,000 charity donation for club legends' in multi-billionaire's latest penny-pinching after sacking Sir Alex Ferguson
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Man United's 'Scrooge' co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'cancels £40,000 charity donation for club legends' in multi-billionaire's latest penny-pinching after sacking Sir Alex Ferguson

Daily Mail  

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly continued Manchester United's cost-cutting measures by cancelling a charity donation for club legends. Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly continued Manchester United 's cost-cutting measures A charity which supports former ex-United players such as Denis Irwin and Bryan Robson is set to be cancelled Red Devils legends such as Bryan Robson, Brian Kidd and Dennis Irwin …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe increases stake in Manchester United despite conflict with supporters
3 months, 1 week ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe increases stake in Manchester United despite conflict with supporters

The Independent  

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe pumps another £79m into Man United
3 months, 1 week ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe pumps another £79m into Man United

Daily Mail  

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has injected a further £79million into Manchester United, increased his stake in the club and changed ownership of his involvement to his Ineos company. Sir Jim Ratcliffe has injected a further £79m into Man United to increase his stake in the club But the huge cash injection is not set to be used to bolster Ruben Amorim's …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe DEFENDS Man United hiking kids ticket prices to £66 and says it only impacts 3% of fans, as he says it 'doesn't make sense' for their seats to be cheaper than Fulham's
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe DEFENDS Man United hiking kids ticket prices to £66 and says it only impacts 3% of fans, as he says it 'doesn't make sense' for their seats to be cheaper than Fulham's

Daily Mail  

Sir Jim Ratcliffe insists that it does not make sense for a Manchester United ticket to cost less than one at Fulham as he refuses to rule out further ticket increases. Fans have been left furious at the club's decision to raise matchday ticket prices to £66 per game, with no concessions for children or pensioners. ‘I don't think it …

Most Manchester United fans unhappy with Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ownership, survey reveals
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Most Manchester United fans unhappy with Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ownership, survey reveals

The Independent  

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David Beckham reveals his honest thoughts on Man United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in tell-all interview with Rio Ferdinand
5 months, 1 week ago

David Beckham reveals his honest thoughts on Man United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in tell-all interview with Rio Ferdinand

Daily Mail  

David Beckham has urged Manchester United fans to be patient with Sir Jim Ratcliffe's desired transformation of the club. Speaking as a United fan, I think that many people had said that the club needed change and it needed a fresh perspective in how this club needs to be run and the decisions that are made,' Beckham told the Rio …

Ten Hag's Future in Doubt as Owners Visit Manchester United Stadium
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ten Hag's Future in Doubt as Owners Visit Manchester United Stadium

China Daily  

Manchester United co-owners Jim Ratcliffe and Joel Glazer are in Manchester to discuss the future of manager Erik ten Hag. Ratcliffe watched the team's 0-0 draw at Aston Villa on Sunday, which consigned the 20-time English champion to its worst start to a season in the Premier League era. They will also attend a quarterly Fans Advisory Board meeting.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe gathers Man United chiefs - and Gary Neville - at Old Trafford for talks, with under-pressure Erik ten Hag's future and a new £2BILLION stadium on the agenda as Thomas Tuchel waits i
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe gathers Man United chiefs - and Gary Neville - at Old Trafford for talks, with under-pressure Erik ten Hag's future and a new £2BILLION stadium on the agenda as Thomas Tuchel waits i

Daily Mail  

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has gathered Man United bosses, as well as former player Gary Neville, at Old Trafford and Carrington for talks, with under-fire Erik ten Hag's future as manager and a new £2billion stadium high on the agenda. Sir Jim Ratcliffe has gathered Man United bosses at Old Trafford for talks With chaos in the air in Manchester, Sir …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe sends warning to Manchester United about summer transfer window
9 months, 1 week ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe sends warning to Manchester United about summer transfer window

The Independent  

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues Manchester United clearout as more senior figures depart
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues Manchester United clearout as more senior figures depart

The Independent  

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Jim Ratcliffe’s minority investment in Man United has already cost club nearly $44 million in fees
1 year ago

Jim Ratcliffe’s minority investment in Man United has already cost club nearly $44 million in fees

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Jim Ratcliffe’s minority investment in Manchester United has already cost the club $43.78 million in fees, according to financial figures released Tuesday. United’s results stated an “exceptional” item of 9.6 million pounds for “costs incurred in relation to the Group’s strategic review and agreed sale” to Ratcliffe. The latest figures showed United’s gross debt currently stands at …

Manchester United assembling notable figures to plan 'world class' stadium
1 year ago

Manchester United assembling notable figures to plan 'world class' stadium

Hindustan Times  

New Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe is quickly moving ahead with plans to build a ‘world class’ stadium for the storied English football team. United said the task force would assess the feasibility of building a new stadium of “national significance" to also host international soccer and finals. “This can be a major regeneration project for an area of Greater …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe to sanction significant Man United transfer spend this summer as financial restrictions ease with THREE positions targeted… and they could sell a number of high-profile stars
1 year, 1 month ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe to sanction significant Man United transfer spend this summer as financial restrictions ease with THREE positions targeted… and they could sell a number of high-profile stars

Daily Mail  

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ready to sanction a significant transfer spend at Manchester United this summer with the club’s financial restrictions easing and a number of player sales planned. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ready to sanction significant transfer spending at Man United this summer Man United's finances will be eased with Anthony Martial and Raphael Varane's deals ending Jadon Sancho …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe outlines plans for success and glamour at Manchester United
1 year, 1 month ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe outlines plans for success and glamour at Manchester United

The Independent  

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Mason Greenwood could make shock Manchester United return, hints Sir Jim Ratcliffe
1 year, 1 month ago

Mason Greenwood could make shock Manchester United return, hints Sir Jim Ratcliffe

The Independent  

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe makes Sheikh Jassim jibe after winning race to buy Man Utd
1 year, 1 month ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe makes Sheikh Jassim jibe after winning race to buy Man Utd

The Independent  

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe jokes he's 'not sure' Man United takeover rival Sheikh Jassim even EXISTS
1 year, 1 month ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe jokes he's 'not sure' Man United takeover rival Sheikh Jassim even EXISTS

Daily Mail  

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has joked he is 'not sure' his Manchester United takeover rival Sheikh Jassim even exists, after sealing a minority stake in the club. Sir Jim Ratcliffe has completed his minority purchase of a stake into Manchester United Ratcliffe has joked he is not sure that his takeover rival Sheikh Jassim even exists Your browser does not support …

Manchester United plans to accelerate after Sir Jim Ratcliffe completes deal
1 year, 1 month ago

Manchester United plans to accelerate after Sir Jim Ratcliffe completes deal

The Independent  

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Ratcliffe secures minority stake in Man United and vows to lift English club to top of world soccer
1 year, 1 month ago

Ratcliffe secures minority stake in Man United and vows to lift English club to top of world soccer

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe expressed his desire to lift Manchester United “to the top of English, European and world football” after completing his purchase of a minority stake in the iconic club on Tuesday. United said Ratcliffe intends to invest a further $100 million by Dec. 31 “to enable future investment in infrastructure at Old Trafford.” The …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe finally completes £1.3bn deal to buy 27.7 per cent of Manchester United
1 year, 1 month ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe finally completes £1.3bn deal to buy 27.7 per cent of Manchester United

The Independent  

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe COMPLETES £1.3bn deal to become a Manchester United co-owner: INEOS finally get purchase of 27.7% stake over the line after FA and Premier League give deal green light
1 year, 1 month ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe COMPLETES £1.3bn deal to become a Manchester United co-owner: INEOS finally get purchase of 27.7% stake over the line after FA and Premier League give deal green light

Daily Mail  

The FA and Premier League gave the green light for the £1.3bn deal to go ahead Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS finally complete purchase of minority stake in United Sir Jim Ratcliffe is now a co-owner of Manchester United. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS have completed their minority investment in Manchester United Ratcliffe visited Erik ten Hag and his Manchester …

Premier League approves Ratcliffe’s Man Utd investment
1 year, 1 month ago

Premier League approves Ratcliffe’s Man Utd investment

The Hindu  

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe’s purchase of a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United has been approved by the Premier League. It was announced on Christmas Eve that INEOS chairman Ratcliffe had agreed to buy a 25 per cent stake in United from unpopular owners - the Glazer family in a deal worth around £1.02 billion. Ratcliffe has met leaders …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe gains Premier League approval over Manchester United sale
1 year, 1 month ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe gains Premier League approval over Manchester United sale

The Telegraph  

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has received Premier League directors and owners’ test approval for his 25 per cent purchase of Manchester United. On Tuesday, the Premier League separately confirmed its board had approved both Ratcliffe’s acquisition and pledged “further investment”. The Premier League now awaits confirmation of the transaction’s completion.” Filings confirm there is no doubt as far as United’s shareholding …

Controversial Qatari bid for Manchester United failed to provide financial guarantees
1 year, 2 months ago

Controversial Qatari bid for Manchester United failed to provide financial guarantees

The Independent  

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe shares Manchester United priority to ‘ruthlessly focus’ on winning
1 year, 2 months ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe shares Manchester United priority to ‘ruthlessly focus’ on winning

The Independent  

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Ratcliffe will value trophies ahead of cash at Man United
1 year, 2 months ago

Ratcliffe will value trophies ahead of cash at Man United

The Hindu  

Jim Ratcliffe has told Manchester United supporters he will prioritise silverware ahead of financial gain during his reign at Old Trafford. Ratcliffe met members of United’s Fans’ Advisory Board and leaders of the Manchester United Supporters’ Trust, before holding a video meeting with the larger Fans’ Forum. Amid decades of criticism aimed at the Glazers, United fans were relieved to …

'No Question About That': Boyhood Manchester United Fan Jim Ratcliffe Terms Invest in Club Most Exciting
1 year, 2 months ago

'No Question About That': Boyhood Manchester United Fan Jim Ratcliffe Terms Invest in Club Most Exciting

News 18  

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, who attended his first Manchester United game on Sunday since striking a deal to take a minority stake in the club, called his investment the most “exciting” endeavour of his life. “I have done a few exciting things but this caps it all, there’s no question about that,” Ratcliffe said during a brief meet and greet …

Manchester United deal ‘most exciting thing’ Ratcliffe has ever done
1 year, 2 months ago

Manchester United deal ‘most exciting thing’ Ratcliffe has ever done

The Hindu  

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe said buying a stake in Manchester United is the most exciting thing he has ever done. The founder of the petrochemicals giant INEOS grew up as a United fan and was at Old Trafford on Sunday to watch the Red Devils for the first time since he agreed to buy 25 percent of the club for …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe opens up on emotion of buying into boyhood club Manchester United
1 year, 2 months ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe opens up on emotion of buying into boyhood club Manchester United

The Independent  

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Erik ten Hag 'demands to retain the transfer veto written in his Man United contract' following Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 25 per cent takeover... with INEOS 'after both Dan Ashworth and Paul Mitchell in rec
1 year, 2 months ago

Erik ten Hag 'demands to retain the transfer veto written in his Man United contract' following Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 25 per cent takeover... with INEOS 'after both Dan Ashworth and Paul Mitchell in rec

Daily Mail  

Erik ten Hag is keen to retain his right to veto any transfers at Manchester United as the club look to revamp their recruitment department following Sir Jim Ratcliffe's successful partial takeover, according to reports. Erik ten Hag is thought to be keen to retain a transfer veto written into his contract, reports claim Sir Jim Ratcliffe's purchase of a …

Glazers to Jim Ratcliffe: A timeline of Manchester United sale from Malcolm Glazers to Ineos owner
1 year, 3 months ago

Glazers to Jim Ratcliffe: A timeline of Manchester United sale from Malcolm Glazers to Ineos owner

The Hindu  

Manchester United earned a hard-fought 3-2 win against Aston Villa in its first match after a small change in its ownership. Here is a timeline of the Glazers family taking over the club to finally welcoming new co-owners: March 2, 2003 - Glazers buy their first stake in the club Malcolm Glazer, an American businessman and the owner of the …

Man United takeover: New co-owner Ratcliffe asks supporters to be patient with results
1 year, 3 months ago

Man United takeover: New co-owner Ratcliffe asks supporters to be patient with results

The Hindu  

Jim Ratcliffe has asked Manchester United’s supporters for “time and patience” to bring the glory days back to Old Trafford after the British billionaire struck a deal to take a minority stake in the Premier League club. United has not won the league since 2013 and although there is hope Ratcliffe can turn things around when he is given the …

Gary Neville calls Manchester United ‘a disgrace to the end’ over ‘truly awful’ timing of takeover
1 year, 3 months ago

Gary Neville calls Manchester United ‘a disgrace to the end’ over ‘truly awful’ timing of takeover

The Independent  

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe finally completes Manchester United minority takeover
1 year, 3 months ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe finally completes Manchester United minority takeover

The Independent  

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Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe acquires minority stake in Manchester United
1 year, 3 months ago

Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe acquires minority stake in Manchester United

Live Mint  

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has acquired a minority stake in the football club Manchester United. In a statement, Manchester United said that Jim Ratcliffe provided an additional $300 million intended to enable future investment into Old Trafford, a football stadium in Greater Manchester. ‘Committed drive the Club forward’ Jim Ratcliffe said that the INEOS Sport group is helping drive further …

Who is Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the billionaire Ineos owner buying a stake in Manchester United?
1 year, 3 months ago

Who is Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the billionaire Ineos owner buying a stake in Manchester United?

The Independent  

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Manchester United announces deal to sell up to 25% of EPL club to UK billionaire Jim Ratcliffe
1 year, 3 months ago

Manchester United announces deal to sell up to 25% of EPL club to UK billionaire Jim Ratcliffe

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — After failing to win the Premier League in the last 10 years, Manchester United announced Sunday that it had agreed to sell a minority stake in the storied club to Jim Ratcliffe in a deal that would “We all want to see Manchester United back where we belong, at the very top of English, European and world …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe COMPLETES buy-out of Manchester United stake as his £1.3BILLION deal with the Glazer family for 25 per cent ownership is confirmed - with British billionaire to control football oper
1 year, 3 months ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe COMPLETES buy-out of Manchester United stake as his £1.3BILLION deal with the Glazer family for 25 per cent ownership is confirmed - with British billionaire to control football oper

Daily Mail  

He has pledged investment in infrastructure at Old Trafford and Carrington Sir Jim Ratcliffe £1.3billion deal for 25 per cent of Manchester United – which will see him take control of football operations - has been announced by the club. Sir Jim Ratcliffe can raise a smile after buying a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United He has finally …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe handed football reins at Man Utd after £1.03bn deal
1 year, 3 months ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe handed football reins at Man Utd after £1.03bn deal

The Telegraph  

By James Ducker and Tom Morgan Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos group will assume total control of football operations at Manchester United after the English giants finally announced the British businessman’s purchase of a 25 per cent stake in the club worth just over £1 billion. On another dramatic day at United, who had slumped to their 13th defeat of a …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'questioned Man United's Casemiro deal when touring Carrington in March'... while there was 'internal resistance' when they looked to sign him 'as some felt Declan Rice would have be
1 year, 3 months ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'questioned Man United's Casemiro deal when touring Carrington in March'... while there was 'internal resistance' when they looked to sign him 'as some felt Declan Rice would have be

Daily Mail  

Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly questioned Manchester United's decision to sign Casemiro - and now it has emerged that club insiders did the same before they bought him. Sir Jim Ratcliffe questioned Manchester United's move for Casemiro - and club insiders felt a move for Declan Rice would have made more sense Some at the club felt buying Rice would have …

Ratcliffe to invest extra $300 million on top of 25% stake in Manchester United
1 year, 4 months ago

Ratcliffe to invest extra $300 million on top of 25% stake in Manchester United

Live Mint  

Ineos Chief Executive Jim Ratcliffe is looking to invest $300 million in Manchester United's infrastructure, in addition to his $1.5 billion plus offer to buy a 25% stake in the soccer club, according to a person familiar with the matter. Reuters reported in October that Ratcliffe would pay more than $1.5 billion for a 25% stake in United were his …

Why Sheikh Jassim walked away from Manchester United – and what Qatar could do next
1 year, 5 months ago

Why Sheikh Jassim walked away from Manchester United – and what Qatar could do next

New York Times  

When Manchester United’s executive leadership team played host to parties bidding to prise control away from the Glazer family earlier this year, one bold number stood out. Sheikh Jassim was largely unknown outside Qatar Representatives of Sheikh Jassim have always denied that he was a front for a Qatari state bid, but multiple sources with experience working in Doha — …

How Jim Ratcliffe’s personal approach outmanoeuvred Qatar in the race to buy Man United
1 year, 5 months ago

How Jim Ratcliffe’s personal approach outmanoeuvred Qatar in the race to buy Man United

The Independent  

By the time that Sheikh Jassim’s camp made it known they were withdrawing their bid to buy Manchester United, the Glazers were barely paying attention. How did a businessman with access to Qatar’s virtually limitless wealth not just “blow Ratcliffe out of the water”, as was the phrase so commonly used in the early stages of this process? Given the …

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