When Sir Jim Ratcliffe was born, Manchester United were champions of England. If that was an unusual status for them then – Sir Matt Busby’s triumph in 1952 was United’s first in 41 years – the ...

Ratcliffe, who was born in Failsworth, Greater Manchester, had originally bid to buy the entire majority share of around 69% held by the Glazers.

Ratcliffe, who was born in Failsworth, Greater Manchester, had originally bid to buy the entire majority share of around 69% held by the Glazers, the club’s American owners.

Ratcliffe was born in Failsworth, Greater Manchester, and was a boyhood fan. INEOS has spoken of a “fan-centered approach to ownership” and a determination to make United the “No. 1 club in the world ...