Coming live from Fabrizio Romano,🚨 JUST IN, According to skysport Manchester United have been BARRED from Europe next season as Uefa refuse to change club ownership rules after Ratcliffe takeover. Manchester United have being BARRED from Europe next season after Uefa stuck to their ban on clubs under the same ownership competing against each other. Manchester United fans are left aghast by a ruling that severs the club’s chance at European glory, as the UEFA stands firm in refusing to bend its ownership rules in the wake of British billion. This is not looking good for Manchester United, all that glitters is not Gold. The fans have been left bitter with this ban🙀😱🙀
UEFA’s stringent regulations on clubs under common ownership could spell trouble for Manchester United’s European dreams in the upcoming season. Recent updates reaffirm the ban on such clubs participating in the same tournament, posing a challenge for United as their affiliate, Nice, falters in France’s Ligue 1.
While Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos group owns both Nice and holds a stake in Manchester United, assurances previously given by UEFA regarding simultaneous participation have been contradicted by the latest rulings. Despite potential qualifications for separate European competitions, both clubs are barred from sharing the same stage.
With Manchester United eyeing a Europa League spot in the Premier League, Nice’s slump in form complicates matters. The French side’s plummet in standings threatens their joint eligibility for European football, with scenarios favoring the club with the higher domestic league finish or cup triumph.
Even with England’s UEFA ranking potentially benefiting United in tiebreaker situations, uncertainties persist regarding their European fate, especially if Nice outperforms them domestically or in cup competitions. The looming possibility of exclusion from European tournaments looms large, casting a shadow over Manchester United’s upcoming season aspirations.