Sir Jim Ratcliffe avoids nightmare as Man United co-owner secures £18.2m boost
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe avoided a financial loss after his other club, OGC Nice, successfully avoided relegation from Ligue 1. Despite the financial boost, the club's poor performance has continued to strain relations with supporters.
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The financial health and performance of multi-club ownership models are increasingly scrutinized in professional sports, affecting both club management and fan sentiment.
Comments Sport Matty Hewitt 14:29, 01 Jun 2026 View 2 Images Sir Jim Ratcliffe avoided an unwelcome relegation and pocketed an £18.2m boost (Image: (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images))
The article provides a factual account of sports business outcomes and fan reactions.
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