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Tyrone Marshall

Sir Jim Ratcliffe given Manchester United takeover boost with UEFA decision

UEFA have allowed six clubs under joint ownership to compete in Europe next season, in what could be a boost to Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Manchester United bid.

Ratcliffe's INEOS company are one of two bidders looking to take control at United, but the Manchester-born businessman already owns Ligue 1 outfit Nice.

The multi-club ownership model is becoming increasingly popular and there has been little appetite from governing bodies to push back on it, with the decision of UEFA's Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) to allow the six teams affected entry into competitions for 2023/24 another indication that it is likely to become more common.

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