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Manchester United Struggles Under Billionaire Owner's Reign

Manchester United's Diogo Dalot, left, and Joshua Zirkzee react after the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United in London, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. (AP Phot

Manchester United, one of Britain's most iconic soccer teams, has faced a tumultuous year since billionaire Jim Ratcliffe acquired a 25% stake in the club for $1.3 billion. Despite Ratcliffe's pledge to restore the team's former glory, United finds itself languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League, grappling with financial losses, and dealing with fan discontent.

The club's on-field performance has been lackluster, with head coach Ruben Amorim even labeling the current team as potentially the worst in its storied history. Ratcliffe's tenure has been marked by high-profile managerial changes, cost-cutting measures, and disappointing results.

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