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Jim Ratcliffe could have a major say in Manchester United if he buys a minority stake in the club
MANCHESTER, England: If British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe is successful in his attempt to buy a minority stake in Manchester United, he could end up with a major say in the running of the underperforming club. The owner of petrochemicals giant Ineos appears to be ready to invest in the storied English soccer club after rival Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar said over the weekend he was withdrawing from the bidding process. Ratcliffe is trying to buy a 25 percent share of United and also wants to run soccer operations, a person with knowledge of the proposal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly. United’s American owners, the Glazer family, in November announced plans to seek outside investment that could have resulted in the sale of the 20-time English league champions. Ratcliffe initially bid for the family’s controlling stake of about 69 percent, while Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim wanted 100 percent of the club. With the process dragging on beyond an expected completion date of June, Ratcliffe has adjusted his offer and that could pave the way to him becoming a co-owner of the club he has supported since he was a child. THE PROPOSAL Ratcliffe’s bid would mean the Glazers, who also own the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, remain in control of United.
Manchester Christmas Markets 2023 - ALL the locations, opening times and everything we know so far
Manchester Christmas Markets will soon be opening across the city centre - with the countdown now truly on for the 2023 return of the festive extravaganza. The wooden huts have started to be built this week, and Manchester Council has now confirmed everything we can expect from this year's Christmas markets - and all the locations being used.
Faces of EncroChat gang members responsible for biggest ever gun trafficking conspiracy in UK and colossal drug dealing operation
These are the faces of EncroChat drug gang members said to be among the 'highest firearm traffickers ever encountered by UK law enforcement'. They face hefty prison sentences for their crimes.
Premier League Eyes Biggest Ever TV Rights Deal By Selling 70 More Matches
The Premier League is aiming to smash its own record domestic television rights deal after making 70 more matches available for broadcast from 2025. Currently, 200 matches per season are sold to broadcasters in the UK with the three-year deal that runs until the 2024/25 season worth a reported 4.8 billion pounds ($5.8 billion). A Saturday afternoon blackout, designed to protect attendances in the lower leagues, will remain. However, matches switched to Sundays due to the involvement of clubs in European fixtures will be broadcast live for the first time.
Storm Babet: Friday's hour-by-hour Met Office forecast for every borough in Greater Manchester
Storm Babet is set to bring heavy rain to Greater Manchester and the rest of the UK over the next couple of days.
Urgent travel warning issued as Storm Babet brings heavy rain and flooding alert to Greater Manchester
An urgent travel warning has been issued as Storm Babet brings a heavy rain and flooding alert to much of the UK, including in Greater Manchester.
Hundreds urged to leave their homes over 'unprecedented' threat from Storm Babet
Storm Babet is causing havoc across the country, with hundreds of households being asked to evacuate due to the risk of severe flooding. The storm, which is the second named one of the season, has sparked warnings of major flooding and landslides.