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Sir Jim Ratcliffe's reign as Manchester United co-owner hasn't been the rampant success many might have hoped it would be. But the British billionaire has discussed the long-term infrastructure put in place under his stewardship, which he forecasts will pay dividends down the road.
Ineos chief Ratcliffe , 72, was approved to purchase almost 30% of United shares in December 2023 following a lengthy bid process. And Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani , son to the former emir of Qatar, was purported to be his main rival at the time.
The lack of instantaneous success under Ratcliffe's command may have left certain fans wondering what might have happened had Sheikh Jassim succeeded with his bid instead. Yet the man himself provided some insight as to where his priorities